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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Nurel Islam
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Paras Budha
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The caramelized onions are so sweet and delicious, they'll never know they're eating onions.
Mariam Hammad
[email protected]I love the way the honey glaze coats the chicken. It's so flavorful and makes the chicken look so appetizing.
cierra contreras
[email protected]I've never made caramelized onions before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfectly.
nono21 Zaxo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Siphesande Thiya
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Riley Frazee
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be on the table in under an hour.
M Syco
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory, the onions are sweet, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness.
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[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.
tumading sanyang
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the caramelized onions are the perfect complement.
Isaac Chauke
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Mamata Devkota
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Amusat Musa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Shshhs Shshshs
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the caramelized onions were perfectly sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.