TUNISIAN ORANGE CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
Tunisia, which is on the Mediterranean cost of northern Africa, is known for this wonderful spicy chicken stew served on mounds of light and fluffy couscous. If you want to add more flavor to your couscous, you can use chicken or beef broth in place of the water, add some curry powder and a handful of raisins or dried currants when stirring the couscous into the water, or toss hot couscous with sauteed onion, garlic, and red pepper.2 T. safflower oil
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Stew
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add chicken pieces a few at a time, being careful not to crowd them. Cook on all sides until well browned. Transfer chicken to a platter. Repeat until all chicken is browned.
- Discard all but 2 T. drippings from Dutch oven. To hot drippings remaining in Dutch oven, add onion, celery, and garlic; saute over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper until blended.
- Add chopped tomato, then gradually stir in orange juice. Increase heat to high; bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Return chicken pieces to Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low; simmer covered until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes, turning chicken once.
- Add orange slices and olives to chicken. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, prepare couscous. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring water, butter and salt to boiling. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- With spoon, remove and discard any fat that has accumulated on the surface of the orange sauce. Uncover couscous and fluff with a fork. Transfer couscous to a large serving platter, making a well in the center.
- Transfer chicken onto couscous, arranging in a decorative way. Spoon sauce remaining in Dutch oven over the chicken pieces. Garnish with sprigs of crisp watercress and orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 175.7, Sodium 1243, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 46.1
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Abbas Manthiri
[email protected]This dish is a must-try! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the orange sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Mystical Reaper
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken is so flavorful, and the orange sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
MD sahadu
[email protected]This dish is a delight! The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the orange sauce is simply amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
valy valy
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the orange sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.
Anwaar Ali
[email protected]This dish is a must-try! The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the orange sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Young Tee_SA
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love serving it over rice or noodles.
Abdul qayyum
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the orange sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Xavier David
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing.
Brithany Rubio
[email protected]This is the best orange chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I love serving it over rice or noodles.
Zion White
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the orange sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
MEGA Cloud Dragon
[email protected]This recipe has become a staple in my household. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving it over rice or noodles.
Happiness Surayah
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orange sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.
Shumailaarshad123 Kiran
[email protected]This is a new favorite recipe of mine. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it over couscous or rice.
Yakubu Mohammed
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The orange sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I served it over couscous, and it was the perfect complement to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again!