Moroccan Chicken With Dates Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN DISH; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 pieces chicken; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chicken broth; 16 dates, pitted and halved; 1/4 cup whole almond; 2 tablespoons honey; RAS EL HANOUT BLEND use 1 tsp (yields 1/4 cup); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Servings: persons

CHICKEN DISH
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pieces chicken
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth
16 dates, pitted and halved
1/4 cup whole almond
2 tablespoons honey
RAS EL HANOUT BLEND use 1 tsp (yields 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1
Heat 2 tbl olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, turning once or twice, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to a dish and set aside.
2
Mix together the ingredients for the ras el hanout in a bowl or jar. Heat remaining tbl oil in dutch oven. Add onion, and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the bay leaf, 1 tsp ras el hanout and chicken broth.
3
Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for about 25 minutes.
4
Return chicken to the pot, turning pieces to coat with the pan fluids. Cook another 25 minutes.
5
Add dates, almonds, and honey. Cook for another 5 minutes.
6
Store extra spice mix covered in cool, dark place.

669

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* 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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN DISH, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 pieces chicken, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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.

Moroccan Chicken With Dates

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