MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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This is a recipe I modified slightly from a book called '1000 classic recipes. I made it for the first time last night and it is gorgeous.

Provided by Aileen2

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
4 chicken breasts (I used skinless breasts to reduce fat content)
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons clear honey
1 pinch salt
of fresh mint (to garnish)
350 g couscous
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange blossom water (I used orange juice)
2 tablespoons sultanas
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup of chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Fry chicken portions skin side down in butter and oil until golden.
  • Turn.
  • Add onions, garlic, spices, salt, orange juice and 300ml of water.
  • Cover and bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Mix couscous with salt and 350ml of water.
  • Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
  • Add rest of ingredients for couscous.
  • Line a steamer with greaseproof paper and spoon the cous cous inches.
  • Place over chicken and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Remove steamer, stir honey into chicken liquid and boil rapidly for 3-4 minutes. (At this point I stirred in 1 tsp of cornflour mixed with a little water to thicken the sauce).
  • Serve chicken on top of couscous and pour over a little of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.6, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 744.5, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 15.5, Protein 43.1

Belmin Bilali
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Peter Ssenyonga
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Aina Fanhuel
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I had hoped.


Mohammad jayed hossain
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I found the flavors to be a bit too strong for my taste.


Muhammad jony
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the couscous was delicious.


Ooo Mmm
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This dish is a great way to experience Moroccan cuisine. It's full of flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Hidayat Hidayat
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to enjoy Moroccan chicken.


Tharu Manish
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Bdabir Bapire
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. It's so flavorful and unique.


MUHAMMAD SAJJAD
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Aziz Ajiz
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This is my new favorite Moroccan chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


MAKHTUM__RAHIQUE
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


warda Queen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy.


Ellise Spence
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I'm not usually a fan of Moroccan food, but this dish was amazing. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Ashiqian Gaming
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


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