Moroccan Chicken (With Prunes) Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken (With Prunes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix; 800 g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved; 1 tablespoon oil; 60 g butter; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup pitted prune, halved; 1 1/2 cups couscous

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix
800 g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved
1 tablespoon oil
60 g butter
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 cinnamon stick
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup pitted prune, halved
1 1/2 cups couscous

1
Sprinkle half the spice blend over the chicken. Heat the oil and 20g of the butter in a large saucepan or deep-sided frying pan over medium heat.
2
Cook the chicken in two batches for 5 minutes,or until evenly browned. Remove from the pan, then add the onion and cinnamon stick and cook for 2-3 minutres before adding the garlic.
3
Return the chicken to the pan and add the lemon juice and the remaining spice blend. Season, then cook, covered for 5 minutes.
4
Add the stock and prunes to the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the liquid has reduced to a sauce. Before serving, stir 20g of the butter into the sauce.
5
About 10 minutes before the chicken is ready, place the couscous in a heatproof bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of the boiling water and stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the remaining butter and fluff with a fork until the butter has melted and the grains separate. Serve with the chicken.

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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: 1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix, 800 g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved, 1 tablespoon oil, 60 g butter, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken (With Prunes) 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 Prunes)

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