Moroccan Chicken With Almond Couscous
- Chicken
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds,skinned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups shallots, peeled and quartered
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
- 12 whole pitted dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Couscous
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
- To prepare chicken, combine first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on one side. Turn chicken; remove skillet from heat. Combine reserved flour mixture and shallots; add to skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and dates. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Place skillet over medium heat; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook 1 minute; stir in cilantro. Return chicken to pan. Cover; remove pan from heat.
- To prepare couscous, combine 3/4 cup broth, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cumin in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moroccan-chicken-with-almond-couscous-120161 (may not work)