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MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PINE NUT COUSCOUS Serves: 6 1 Tbsp sweet paprika, 2 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 2 lb skinless, boneless chicken, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 6 large cloves garlic, crushed 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced, 1 juiced Salt and pepper, 2-1/2 cups chicken stock 1 cup pitted large green olives, 1 Tbsp butter 1-1/2 cups couscous 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
In a large bowl, mix together the paprika, turmeric, coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Add the chicken and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and sliced lemon; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken stock, the olives and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 1-1/2 cups chicken stock and the butter to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the pine nuts. Top the chicken with the parsley. To serve, spoon the chicken and sauce over the couscous.
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