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Moroccan Chicken with Almond Couscous Recipe

Moroccan Chicken with Almond Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
8 chicken thighs (about 2 lb), skinned
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 cups shallots, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, divided
12 whole pitted dates, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.
To prepare chicken, combine first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on one side. Turn chicken; remove skillet from heat. Combine reserved flour mixture and shallots; add to skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and dates. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
Remove chicken from skillet. Place skillet over medium heat; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook 1 minute; stir in cilantro. Return chicken to pan. Cover; remove pan from heat.
To prepare couscous, combine 3/4 cup broth, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cumin in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1512.22 Kcal (6331 kJ)
Calories from fat	976.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	108.53g	167%
Cholesterol	237.83mg	79%
Sodium	659.74mg	27%
Potassium	1346.26mg	29%
Total Carbs	97.27g	32%
Sugars	55.24g	221%
Dietary Fiber	9.63g	39%
Protein	44.19g	88%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	213.3mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.39 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.26g	167%
Cholesterol	42.21mg	79%
Sodium	117.09mg	27%
Potassium	238.93mg	29%
Total Carbs	17.26g	32%
Sugars	9.8g	221%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	39%
Protein	7.84g	88%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	27%
Calcium	37.9mg	21%

* 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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