Saucy Moroccan Chicken

Name: Saucy Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Moroccan,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps McCormick® Mixed Pickling Spice; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Salt; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Turmeric, Ground; 3 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, skin removed; 2 tbsps olive oil; 1 large onion cut into thin wedges; 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dates, quartered; 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Pickling spice brings the essence of Casablanca to this delightful main dish while the dates and almonds add sweetness and texture. Turmeric gives the chicken a warm, golden color. For added convenience, see tip below for slow cooker preparation. Photo credit: Lindsay Landis... Read More Read Less

15m

PREP TIME

45m

COOK TIME

388

CALORIES

11

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 8 Servings

2 tablespoons McCormick® Mixed Pickling Spice
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Turmeric
3 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, skin removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dates, quartered
1/2 cup slivered almonds

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Place the pickling spice in the center of piece of cheesecloth or coffee filter. Tie tightly with long piece of string.
2 Mix flour, garlic salt and turmeric in shallow dish. Coat chicken with flour mixture. Heat oil in large deep skillet or Dutch oven on medium heat. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Turn chicken halfway through cooking and add onion. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Add pickling spice bundle, dates and almonds.
3 Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 25 minutes. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Remove pickling spice bundle. Serve with hot cooked couscous or rice, if desired.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Slow Cooker Directions: Prepare as directed in Steps 1 and 2. Transfer ingredients to slow cooker; cover. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Remove pickling spice bundle.