SAUCY MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND LEMON WITH DATE COUSCOUS
Braise chicken thighs with cinnamon, coriander and seared lemon slices, and serve them over a bed of couscous with dates.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of the lemon slices with the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Arrange on a plate and let stand 10 minutes.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan with 1 tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt and add the couscous and dates. Cover, remove from the heat, and set aside until tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in half of the cilantro. Cover and keep warm.
- Combine the cinnamon, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until the chicken is golden brown on both sides (but not cooked all the way through), about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and return to medium heat. Add the lemon slices in a single layer and cook until golden brown and caramelized on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with the chicken.
- Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the paste is a shade darker, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the chickpeas, chicken, and lemon slices and simmer, flipping the chicken occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Stir in the remaining cilantro and serve on top of the couscous.
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Tristan William
tristan-william55@hotmail.co.ukThis was the worst dish I have ever eaten.
Khiwa Gul
khiwa.gul0@hotmail.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Bal Dev Bhatt
bald@yahoo.comThis dish was a complete disaster. The chicken was raw and the sauce was inedible.
MAHEDI MAHEDI
mahedi-mahedi46@yahoo.comI wasn't a fan of this dish. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.
Burt Roba
broba67@hotmail.frI thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Lerato McTseke
lerato@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Hasnian Baba
h-b19@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hassan Malik
mh38@gmail.comThis was an easy recipe to follow, and the dish turned out great.
Roxie Jayne
roxie_j@hotmail.comI loved the flavors in this dish. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was amazing.
Sophia Wilson
sophiaw@aol.comThis dish was delicious! I would definitely make it again.
Tasawar Hussain
ht@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I followed it exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly.
Faiq Malik
malik-f82@hotmail.comThis dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.
Zahir khan Zahir khan
kzahir@yahoo.comI wasn't a fan of the couscous, but the chicken and sauce were delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would serve it with rice instead of couscous.
Kajjabwex1 Ramesh
rameshkajjabwex1@gmail.comThis dish was so easy to make, and it was so flavorful! I loved the combination of the chicken, sauce, and couscous.
Murat Boğazkesenli
murat_b59@yahoo.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
Nicolai Cedeno
ncedeno34@yahoo.comThis was my first time making Moroccan chicken, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ray Tariq
r.t@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with couscous and a side of roasted vegetables.
Ethen Ingole
eingole68@gmail.comThis Moroccan chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. The couscous was a great addition, and the dates added a nice sweetness.