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Braised Chicken with Dates

Braised Chicken with Dates

Everyday Food, December 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/316871/braised-chicken-with-dates
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  • Prep Time 30 minutes
  • Total Time 1 1/4 hours
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into quarters
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 medium yellow onions, diced small
    • 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
    • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
    • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 cup chopped pitted dates (4 ounces)
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
    • 2 lemons, halved, for serving

Directions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  2. Add onions to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ginger, paprika, and coriander; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Arrange chicken evenly over onion mixture, add 2 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
  3. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and increase heat to high. Boil cooking liquid until reduced by half, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in dates and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and serve with lemon halves.

Cook's Note

If you can't find a quartered chicken, use 4 split chicken breasts or leg quarters. To serve, pair the dish with couscous to soak up the savory date sauce.

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