Chicken With Dates Recipe

Name: Chicken With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken, cut into quarters; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 large onions, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 cups low-fat chicken broth; 1 lb dates, pitted and halved lengthwise; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 teaspoon saffron

Servings: persons

2 large chicken, cut into quarters
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
3 large onions, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
3 cups low-fat chicken broth
1 lb dates, pitted and halved lengthwise
2 lemons, juice of
1 teaspoon saffron

1
Season the chicken parts with salt and a generous amount of pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the chicken in batches, and brown on all sides over high heat.
3
Remove the chicken and set aside.
4
Add the onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, honey and stock and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat and return the chicken to the skillet.
7
Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
8
Skim the fat from the surface.
9
Add the dates, lemon juice and saffron and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
10
Serve the chicken with some of the sauce and dates.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large chicken, cut into quarters, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 large onions, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Dates falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Dates

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