Moroccan Chicken Breasts

Moroccan Chicken Breasts


1. In large heavy skilled, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper, then add to skillet & brown, about 7 minutes per side.

3. Transfer chicken to plate.

4. Pour off all but thin film of fat from skillet, then add onions.

5. Reduce heat to medium & saute until very tender & beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

6. Add squash & stir 2 minutes.

7. Add cinnamon, cumin & saffron & stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

8. Add chicken stock & bring to boil, scrapping up browned bits.

9. Add chicken with any drippings on plate, kumquats, pitted prunes & honey.

10. Cover skillet & simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes.

11. Uncover & boil until liquid thickens to sauceconsistency, if necessary.

12. Season to taste with salt & pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead, then covered & chilled. Rewarm covered oveer medium heat.).

13. Mound rice or couscous on plates, then spoon shicken & sauce over.

14. Sprinkle with cilantro & enjoy!

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