Middle-Eastern Spiced Chicken Recipe

Name: Middle-Eastern Spiced Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cubed; 2 cups plain yogurt; 2 -4 teaspoons cumin; 2 -4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon nutmeg; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 onions; 1/2 cup dried apricot; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken, cubed
2 cups plain yogurt
2 -4 teaspoons cumin
2 -4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 - 1 teaspoon nutmeg
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 onions
1/2 cup dried apricot
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Mix yogurt, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in yogurt mixture for 1-2 hours.
2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute for a few minutes until they are becoming tender. Add chicken/marinade and apricots and continue to cook. After about five minutes, add orange juice and chicken broth. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
With a spoon, add some of the hot cooking liquid to a bowl. Mix with cornstarch until smooth, and return this mixture to the saucepan. Stir constantly until thickened. At this point, you may wish to add additional amounts of cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4
Serve with basmati rice. Note: for additional flavor, cook rice with chicken broth.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken, cubed, 2 cups plain yogurt, 2 -4 teaspoons cumin, 2 -4 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Middle-Eastern Spiced Chicken 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.

Middle-Eastern Spiced Chicken

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