Moroccan Chicken
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- Served Person: Makes 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
- Cholesterol 378 mg(126%)
- Fat 87 g(133%)
- Fiber 5 g(21%)
- Protein 90 g(179%)
- Saturated Fat 28 g(139%)
- Sodium 1513 mg(63%)
- Calories 1218
Preparation Stir caraway seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to processor. Add next 10 ingredients. Purée until coarse paste forms. Rub paste all over chicken halves. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken halves to pot. Add enough water to almost cover chicken. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, turning once, about 45 minutes. Transfer chicken, skin side up, to baking sheet. Add cilantro to liquid in pot. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Serve with braising liquid.
Preparation Stir caraway seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to processor. Add next 10 ingredients. Purée until coarse paste forms. Rub paste all over chicken halves. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken halves to pot. Add enough water to almost cover chicken. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, turning once, about 45 minutes. Transfer chicken, skin side up, to baking sheet. Add cilantro to liquid in pot. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Serve with braising liquid.
