MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES

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Cinnamon and ginger complement the sweet potatoes in this simple but exotic-tasting chicken stew that makes a hearty dinner. Fluffy couscous absorbs the aromatic sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 piece fresh ginger (2 inches long), peeled
1 cinnamon stick
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Pinch of saffron, (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup couscous
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place flour in a wide, shallow bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in flour, shaking off excess. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, and cook until browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, ginger, and cinnamon to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Return chicken to pot. Add broth, sweet potatoes, and, if using, saffron. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard ginger and cinnamon. Stir in lemon juice, and season stew with salt and pepper.
  • While stew is simmering, prepare couscous according to package instructions. Serve chicken stew with couscous, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

Aria Hill
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This stew is a great way to change up your usual chicken dinner routine. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mateen Rajput
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The chicken was really tender and the sauce was very flavorful.


Hussnain Jani
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. The spices give it a really nice kick.


Aralda Botshelo
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I love the fact that this stew is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


R Raihan Raj
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and then reheated it throughout the week. It was just as good the second time around.


Sylvia Luppen
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I'm always looking for new stew recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Businge Jesca
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some roasted chicken that I had in the fridge and it turned out great.


Khan SahaB
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this stew. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Ryan Hansen
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This stew is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the chicken and sweet potatoes cook together in the sauce.


Jaxen Satterley
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making it again soon.


bluefoxywolf E
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and filling. I love serving it with a side of rice or quinoa.


Motahar Hossain
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the way the sweet potatoes soak up the sauce.


Milad Mohammadi
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This is my new favorite chicken stew recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of sweet potatoes and chicken.


jasper jefd
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I made this stew last night and it was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. The sweet potatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Puja Jaishi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.


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