North African Quick Tagine-Style Chicken Recipe

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North African Quick Tagine-Style Chicken

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan
4 garlic cloves, smashed beneath the flat of your knife with the heel of your hand, discard skins
1 1/2-1 3/4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-size pieces
1 1/2 tsp montreal chicken seasoning (recommended ( montreal seasoning by mccormick) or 1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper (coarse salt and coarse pepper)
1 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced
10 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin
2 cups low sodium chicken broth , available in paper containers on soup aisle
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika , eyeball it
1/2 tsp ground coriander , eyeball it
1/2 tsp turmeric , eyeball it
1/8 tsp cinnamon , a couple pinches
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , eyeball it
2 scallions, finely chopped
chopped cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley
finely chopped scallion
mango chutney , any variety and brand (available on the condiment or international food aisles)

Directions:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a slow stream, and add smashed garlic. Season the chicken with seasoning blend. Scatter chicken around the pan in an even layer. Cook chicken pieces 2 minutes on each side to brown, then add the onions, prunes, raisins and stock. Mix spices in a small dish and scatter over the pot. Cover and reduce to moderate heat. Cook 7 or 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir.
To prepare the couscous, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous, extra-virgin olive oil and scallions and remove the couscous from the stove immediately. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Uncover chicken and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve chicken on a bed of couscous. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve with chutney.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.7 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.83g	37%
Cholesterol	59.44mg	20%
Sodium	495.24mg	21%
Potassium	767.38mg	16%
Total Carbs	68.09g	23%
Sugars	8.18g	33%
Dietary Fiber	5.01g	20%
Protein	33.99g	68%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	60.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.17 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.44g	37%
Cholesterol	13.57mg	20%
Sodium	113.05mg	21%
Potassium	175.16mg	16%
Total Carbs	15.54g	23%
Sugars	1.87g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	20%
Protein	7.76g	68%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	13.8mg	6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

13.4

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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