MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS AND COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Combine all items for marinade: the lemon juice, honey, garlic. saffron, cumin, ginger, thyme, cinnamon, paprika, parsley and salt in a large glass or ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn over so that it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours, preferably overnight, to develop the flavors (I prefer over night). Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken and the preserved lemon in a roasting pan. Roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken and lemon to serving plate. Wipe the pan with paper towels to remove any fat, add the reserved marinade and 1/2 a cup of the stock and bring to the boil over a high heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sauce reduces. Remove from the heat (this is the marinade mixture). Heat a small sauté pan over a medium heat, add the almonds and toast, stirring, for 2 minutes. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over a medium heat, add the onion and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until both have softened. Add the remaining stock, wine and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat. Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains. Add the marinade mixture, almonds and currants to the couscous, and cook, stirring, over a low heat for 2 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Carve the chicken across the grain into thick slices, spoon the couscous among the serving plates, sprinkle with coriander or cilantro, top with chicken and serve with baked preserved lemon slices.
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Machwani Mpole
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the way the chicken and couscous soak up the flavor of the preserved lemons and spices.
Oghenemakpor Owumi
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal.
Henry Veltman
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the tender chicken and flavorful couscous. I will definitely be making this again.
Kanxo Sudan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice instead of couscous, and it was still great.
Rosie Newman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. The chicken and couscous are cooked in one pot, so there's less cleanup. I also like that you can use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe.
Feku Das
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I especially liked the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this aga
SusieKylie9
[email protected]I'm not a fan of preserved lemons, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the lemons. I will definitely try it again with the lemons next time.
Obeng Monica
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Lydia Finda Goweh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. The preserved lemons added a nice tanginess, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be makin
MARIE TANYA
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Moroccan dishes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the chicken and couscous soak up the flavor of the preserved lemons and spices. It's a great dish to serve for a party, because it's a
Zizipho Kungo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Moroccan food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I especially liked the preserved lemons, which added a unique flavor to the dish.
Shahid Maqbool
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the preserved lemons added a nice tanginess. I will definitely be making this