Moroccan Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp purchased harissa
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 1- inch piece peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp saffron threads
2 3- lb whole chickens, cut in half , backbones removed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 cups minced onions
4 cups (about) water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1614.68 Kcal (6760 kJ)
Calories from fat	1014.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	112.73g	173%
Cholesterol	627.41mg	209%
Sodium	1658.67mg	69%
Potassium	1659.5mg	35%
Total Carbs	16.78g	6%
Sugars	5.39g	22%
Dietary Fiber	4.77g	19%
Protein	125.53g	251%
Vitamin C	37.9mg	63%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	198.6mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.65 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.52g	173%
Cholesterol	58.54mg	209%
Sodium	154.76mg	69%
Potassium	154.83mg	35%
Total Carbs	1.57g	6%
Sugars	0.5g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.45g	19%
Protein	11.71g	251%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	63%
Iron	0.9mg	56%
Calcium	18.5mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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