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Chicken With Couscous

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 onions, chopped
1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
4 ounces kumquats, quartered lengthwise, seeded
4 ounces pitted prunes
2 tablespoons honey
freshly cooked couscous
chopped fresh cilantro

Nutritional information

499.2
Calories
133 g
Calories From Fat
14.8 g
Total Fat
2.7 g
Saturated Fat
154.6 mg
Cholesterol
456.1 mg
Sodium
36.3 g
Carbs
5.3 g
Dietary Fiber
18 g
Sugars
55.5 g
Protein
571g
Serving Size

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Chicken With Couscous

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    Wonderful recipe that I'll certainly be coming back to. My single change was to use 2 small mandarin oranges as I don't think I've ever seen kumquats here in Canada, at least not where I live. Must say that I love the use of saffron here to me it's the quintessential element that put's this over the top. Used a smaller size Israeli couscous and it came out perfectly. I'll make this the next time that I have dinner guests. Thanks so much for a major keeper!

    • 85 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Chicken with Couscous, I had this at a Moroccan restaurant once, and they refused to give me the recipe I made it up on my own, and it’s practically identical , This was yummy with subtle flavors used skinless breasts cut in half, and used the chicken juices as part of the two cups for additional flavor , Made this dish at camp last night and it was sooo tasty Changed it just a bit added some chunks of a lovely sweet red pepper that was lounging in the cooler What a great and colorful presentation Really liked the sweetness the carrots brought to this recipe It was a hit!! Thanks for posting =) PS I think the fat count is off due to the fact the fat and olive oil are discarded after cooking the skinless chicken


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat Olive Oil in Heavy Large Skillet Over Medium-High Heat. Sprinkle Chicken With Salt and Pepper, Add to Skillet and Brown, About 7 Minutes Per Side. Transfer Chicken to Plate. Pour Off All but Thin Film of Fat from Skillet. Add Onions, Reduce Heat to Medium and Saut Until Very Tender and Beginning to Brown, About 10 Minutes. Add Squash and Stir 2 Minutes. Add Cinnamon, Cumin and Saffron and Stir Until Fragrant, About 30 Seconds. Add Chicken Stock and Bring to Boil, Scraping Up Browned Bits. Add Chicken With Any Drippings on Plate, Kumquats, Pitted Prunes and Honey.

    2
    Done

    Cover Skillet and Simmer Until Chicken Is Cooked Through, Turning Occasionally, About 30 Minutes. Uncover and Boil Until Liquid Thickens to Sauce Consistency If Necessary. Season to Taste With Salt and Pepper. (can Be Made 1 Day Ahead. Cover and Chill. Rewarm Covered Over Medium Heat.).

    3
    Done

    Mound Couscous on Plates. Spoon Chicken and Sauce Over. Sprinkle With Cilantro and Serve.

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    Diana Fuller

    BBQ pitmaster specializing in slow-cooked and tender smoked meats.

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