SAUCY MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND LEMON WITH DATE COUSCOUS
Braise chicken thighs with cinnamon, coriander and seared lemon slices, and serve them over a bed of couscous with dates.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of the lemon slices with the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Arrange on a plate and let stand 10 minutes.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan with 1 tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt and add the couscous and dates. Cover, remove from the heat, and set aside until tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in half of the cilantro. Cover and keep warm.
- Combine the cinnamon, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until the chicken is golden brown on both sides (but not cooked all the way through), about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and return to medium heat. Add the lemon slices in a single layer and cook until golden brown and caramelized on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate with the chicken.
- Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the paste is a shade darker, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the chickpeas, chicken, and lemon slices and simmer, flipping the chicken occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Stir in the remaining cilantro and serve on top of the couscous.
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Hoor Mallah
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would definitely make it again.
Kiyingi Mubarak
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who likes spicy food.
Mejan Magat
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out very good. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too salty.
Rajesh Kamait
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe (I used brown rice instead of couscous and added some vegetables) and it turned out great! This is a very versatile dish.
Jenn Belmonte
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I was really impressed with how flavorful the chicken was.
kaluram jkh
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Malikshabeer Shawani
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it! I highly recommend it.
Strange Girl
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the couscous was mushy.
Rambiswash Sah
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the couscous was bland.
Tg Esports
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
zain saad
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken and couscous were cooked perfectly.
Mr Sarfraz Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
malik amir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy.
Kinzha Rani
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I especially loved the sweet and tangy sauce.