MORROCAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Morrocan Chicken With Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by noway

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 -3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yams or 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
generous pinch saffron thread
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup minced of fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, salt (optional), and pepper. Add the chicken and mix so that all sides are well covered.
  • In a large, heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the chicken in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potato or yam, onion, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, raisins, dried apricots, and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender and the potatoes are very soft. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Uncover, add the couscous and mint, and stir. Reduce the heat to low. Cover again and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and, using tongs or a big fork, fluff everything in the pot. Put the lid back on and let sit for another 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 492.5, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 14.7, Protein 35.5

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