MOROCCAN BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE COUSCOUS

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Number Of Ingredients 29

4 Chicken breasts, with skin and bone, halved (8 pieces)
4 Chicken thighs, with skin and bone
1 Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Flour
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 White onion, peeled and julienned
2 Fennel bulbs, julienned
1 Bay leaf
4 Garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon Whole coriander seeds, ground
1 tablespoon Whole cumin seeds, ground
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Dry white wine
1 cup Chicken stock
1 Zest from one lemon
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
10 sprigs Cilantro sprigs, leaves chiffonade
1 tablespoon Honey
2 Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 Japanese eggplant, cut into large dice
2 Zucchini, cut into large dice
1/3 cup Nicoise olives, pitted and halved
2 cups Orange juice, freshly squeezed
2 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Couscous
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Moroccan Chicken
  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Heat 6 3/4 quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge them in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Add olive oli to the heated Dutch oven. Place half of the chicken pieces in the pot, skin side down. Salute on both sides until golden-brown. Remove and reserve, and repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
  • Pour off most of the fat from the Dutch oven. Over low heat, add the fennel, onion and bay leaf. Sweat until tender. Add chopped garlic and sweat 2-3 minutes.
  • Add coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, tomato paste and 2 teaspoons salt. Add white wine and reduce by half.
  • Add chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro leaves, honey and tomatoes. Place the chicken thighs into the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven.
  • Cook 30 minutes, then return to the stovetop.
  • Add the eggplant, zucchini, olives and chicken breasts. Bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and return to the oven. Cook 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with orange couscous
  • Orange Couscous
  • In a large saucepan, bring orange juice and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous and cover.
  • Turn off the heat. Let steam 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in olive oil.

Ilargi Gómez Jiménez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly tender and flavorful. The orange couscous is a great addition and adds a lot of flavor to the dish. I highly recommend this recipe.


Uzair ali Mastoi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good way to get my veggies in. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to people who are looking for a healthy and easy meal.


Md Bappi
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but this dish was actually pretty good. The chicken was tender and the orange couscous was a nice change from regular couscous. I would recommend this recipe to people who are looking for something different.


Matthew Carlton
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to people who like spicy food.


Jacquline Lenard
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the orange couscous. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Gideon Sharks
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the chicken and couscous were both delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to busy families.


Mr_ Tarek
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the orange couscous was a great way to add some sweetness and brightness to the dish.


Ryan Thomson
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the orange couscous was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


MD : Aryan
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I've never had Moroccan food before, but this dish was a great introduction! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orange couscous was a nice change from regular couscous. I'll definitely be trying more Moroccan recipes in the future.


Ogene Successful
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Meh.


Ashee Nadeem
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the orange couscous was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Nonkululeko Charmain
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The chicken was a bit dry and the orange couscous didn't have much flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ladla malik
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful.


Emerald Rogers
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the orange couscous is a perfect complement. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Xris McLeain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. The orange couscous was a great addition and added a lot of flavor to the dish.


Hannah Gift
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the orange couscous. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Mcquillan
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was very tender and the orange couscous was a nice change from regular couscous. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was easy to make.


Mithila Akter
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the orange couscous was a great way to add some extra flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


mike woods
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This dish was a delight! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the orange couscous was a perfect accompaniment. The flavors were well-balanced and the orange added a lovely brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


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