North African Braised Chicken
Flavorful braised chicken recipe with raisins makes a great make ahead recipe. It reheats well and is is great anytime of year.
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- 4 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oi
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 1 c. California raisins
- 1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
- 1 c. reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c. white wine
- Hot cooked couscous
Preparation
1 Heat oil in large skillet or pot with tight fitting lid.
2 Season chicken with salt and add to skillet; cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3 Add onions to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes to soften.
4 Stir in raisins and seasonings. Return chicken to skillet and arrange onions on top.
5 Add broth and wine; cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
6 Uncover and simmer for 15 minutes more to reduce sauce. Serve chicken and sauce over couscous.
Source: California Raisin Marketing Board
