Moroccan Chicken And Raisins For 2 Recipes

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan (I use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over medium heat.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
• Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, then add in cumin, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute.
• Stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine.
• Then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes of cooking add in the raisins and continue to cook (UNCOVERED) until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the chicken to plate/s.
• Add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.

Steps:

• Place carrots and onions in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to slow cooker. Top with apricots and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings until blended; add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with hot cooked couscous.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Toast spices about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Add oil to pan and heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 6 minutes; set aside. Reduce heat to medium and saute onion. Add wine, scraping up brown bits with wooden spoon. Add carrots, stock, raisins, chicken and accumulated juices, and spices; bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise until meat is very tender, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Sprinkle chicken with cilantro and serve with quinoa.

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. slow cooker, place the squash, beans, onion, broth, raisins and garlic. Combine the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender, adding tomatoes and olives during the last 20 minutes of cooking., Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken, vegetables and couscous.