MIDDLE-EASTERN CHICKEN

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A great sounding one-dish meal complete with great spices, chickpeas, raisins and couscous. Recipe is from my Low-Fat & Healthy One-Pot Meals booklet.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb chicken breast (boneless,skinless, cut into 6-7 large pieces)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups low-fat chicken broth
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (I prefer red)
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1 large bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup couscous (uncooked)
salt, to taste
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Coat Dutch oven or large, heavy pot with cooking spray. Cook chicken pieces over medium heat, turning frequently, until they begin to brown, With a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to medium bowl and set aside.
  • To same pot, add onion, garlic, oil, and 2 tablespoons broth. Stir up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender. If liquid begins to evaporate, add more broth.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Add remaining broth, green pepper, tomato, garbanzos, raisins, bay leaf, thyme, cumin, allspice, cloves and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf and discard.
  • Add couscous and stir to mix well. Boil 2 minutes, covered. Remove pot from heat; stir up any couscous sticking to bottom. Allow mixture to stand 10-15 minutes, covered. Add salt to taste, if desired.
  • Arrange couscous on serving platter and top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Viper Grim
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that everyone will love.


Oreoluwa Lanre
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This chicken is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and satisfying.


John Mark
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I love the sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful and rich. I always spoon it over the chicken and rice.


Hassan abibat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week.


Angelina Rodgers
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I'm a big fan of Middle Eastern food, and this chicken recipe is one of my favorites. It's always a hit with my guests.


Kayam Ali
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This chicken is so versatile. I've served it with rice, pasta, and potatoes. It's always delicious.


Shah rajwan ahmed Raju
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I love the fact that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Romelo Jr
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Justin claasin
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shannon Mckenzie
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Imran ali Zeeshan
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. It's the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy.


MeHeRaj MaHin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon.


Arianna Mazzocchio
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I served this chicken with rice and roasted vegetables. It was a complete meal that everyone enjoyed.


Zuraam Mughal Zuraam Mughal
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The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and they cooked perfectly in the sauce.


Mr GAMING 091
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Paul Sullivan
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This Middle Eastern chicken was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again.