MOROCCAN SPICE BRAISED CHICKEN WITH DATES AND ALMONDS
3 1/2 pounds chicken parts 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, halved, and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Turmeric 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup pitted and quartered dates, (about 6 ounces) 1/3 cup whole blanched almonds Coat chicken with flour. Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the chicken; brown about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet. Repeat browning step with remaining chicken, adding onion. Return all chicken to skillet.
Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and turmeric in a small bowl; add to chicken. Stir to evenly coat chicken and onions with spices; sauté 1-2 minutes.
Stir in broth, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in dates and almonds and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 servings
|