TUNISIAN ORANGE CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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Tunisia, which is on the Mediterranean cost of northern Africa, is known for this wonderful spicy chicken stew served on mounds of light and fluffy couscous. If you want to add more flavor to your couscous, you can use chicken or beef broth in place of the water, add some curry powder and a handful of raisins or dried currants when stirring the couscous into the water, or toss hot couscous with sauteed onion, garlic, and red pepper.2 T. safflower oil

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (3 lb) whole chickens, cut in 8 pieces
1 large onion, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices and separated into rings
1 cup celery, sliced
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cup orange juice
2 large navel oranges, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup small pitted ripe black olives
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous
watercress leaf, for garnish (optional)
1 navel orange, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add chicken pieces a few at a time, being careful not to crowd them. Cook on all sides until well browned. Transfer chicken to a platter. Repeat until all chicken is browned.
  • Discard all but 2 T. drippings from Dutch oven. To hot drippings remaining in Dutch oven, add onion, celery, and garlic; saute over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper until blended.
  • Add chopped tomato, then gradually stir in orange juice. Increase heat to high; bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Return chicken pieces to Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low; simmer covered until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes, turning chicken once.
  • Add orange slices and olives to chicken. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, prepare couscous. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring water, butter and salt to boiling. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • With spoon, remove and discard any fat that has accumulated on the surface of the orange sauce. Uncover couscous and fluff with a fork. Transfer couscous to a large serving platter, making a well in the center.
  • Transfer chicken onto couscous, arranging in a decorative way. Spoon sauce remaining in Dutch oven over the chicken pieces. Garnish with sprigs of crisp watercress and orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 175.7, Sodium 1243, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 46.1

Prince Adam
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it!


Rukon Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.


Arjun Bhatta mayalu
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the orange sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Hussain Hassan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Koko Kok you
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I wasn't sure how the orange sauce would go with the chicken, but it was actually really good. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Lennon Holding
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Rose Suwa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Jamarion Ruffin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible.


Dhesi Rajinder
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was so flavorful and the orange sauce was perfect.


Haider ali Haider ali
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped vegetables to the couscous.


Sani Mohamed
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I was a bit skeptical about the orange sauce, but it was actually really good. The chicken was also very tender.


Rashi Writes
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family request it all the time.


Misty Olivares
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Amber Speropolous
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two servings.


Simon Khan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the orange sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. The couscous was also light and fluffy.