CHICKEN W/ CARAMELIZED BABY ONIONS & HONEY (DJAJ BIL ASSAL)
This was taken from "Arabesque" by Claudia Roden....This is one of the classics of Moroccan cooking and this version, with shallots or baby onions, is sensational. The art is to reduce the sauce at the end until it is rich and caramelized. It is important to taste it in order to get the right balance between sweet and savory. Preparation time is approximate. I have not made this yet. It is here for safe keeping... but it looks yum. :)
Provided by marggie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To peel shallots or baby onions, blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain, and when cool enough to handle, peel off the skins and trim the root ends.
- Sautee the chopped onion until softened in the oil over a medium heat in a pan or casserole large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Stir in the saffron, ginger, cinnamon, then put in the chicken pieces. Season with salt and pepper, and turn to brown them lightly all over.
- Add about 1 cup of water and cook, covered, over a low heat, turning the pieces over, for about 15 min or until the chicken breasts are done. Lift out the breasts and put them to one side. Add the shallots or baby onions and continue to cook, covered, for about 25 minutes, or until the remaining chicken pieces are very tender. During the cooking, turn the pieces and stir the onions occasionally; add a little water, if necessary.
- Lift out the chicken pieces and set to one side. Stir the honey into the pan. Check the seasoning. You need quite a bit of pepper to mitigate the sweetness. Cook, uncovered, until all the water is evaporated and the onions are brown, caramelized, and so soft that you could crush them.(As they say in Morocco, "with your tongue".).
- Return the chicken pieces to the pan, spoon the onions on top of them, and heat through. A few minutes should be enough. Serve, if you wish, sprinkled either with blanched almonds fried in a drop of oil until they are lightly golden, or with toasted sesame seeds.
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Rakib Mansuri
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the caramelized onio
Senpai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the caramelized onions and the honey sauce. I usually serve this chicken with rice and vegetables, and my kids always eat it all up.
Arjun Khanxa
[email protected]I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the caramelized onions were the perfect topping. The honey sauce added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will def
Sandhya Chaudhary
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the caramelized onio
Shadow Wolfie
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the caramelized onions were the perfect topping. The honey sauce added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Brian Davis
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the caramelized onions were the perfect topping. The honey sauce was the perfect finishing touch. This is a new favorite recipe of mine!
Kenny Stanton
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was a hit with everyone, and the caramelized onions were the perfect topping. The honey sauce added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again for my next
Nader_ Linah
[email protected]I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the caramelized onions were the perfect addition. The honey sauce was the perfect finishing touch. This is a
Saikat Hasan
[email protected]This chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the caramelized onions were the perfect topping. The honey sauce added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
iambakye tranks
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the caramelized onions are the perfect addition. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, too. It's a great weeknight meal.
tahir Islam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The caramelized onions were also delicious. I served the chicken with rice and vegetables and it was a complete meal
Umer Ahmed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the caramelized onions were amazing. The honey sauce was the perfect finishing touch. This is a new favorite recipe of mine!
Nz Malik
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the caramelized onions were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Missekra Moni
[email protected]This chicken was incredible! The caramelized onions were the perfect complement to the tender chicken, and the honey sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.