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Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Lemon and Carrots

a warming meal on a cool day - the spices add just the right note.

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • chicken legs
  • onion
  • carrot
  • paprika
  • ground ginger
  • turmeric
  • cinnamon
  • lemon
  • chicken stock
  • couscous

Preparation

  1. 1heat oil in heavy , large skillet over medium-high heat
  2. 2season chicken with salt and pepper
  3. 3add to skillet and cook until brown on both sides
  4. 4transfer to plate and set aside
  5. 5add onion to skillet
  6. 6reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender , stirring occasionally , about 8 minutes
  7. 7add carrots and stir 2 minutes
  8. 8add spices and stir 1 minute
  9. 9return chicken to skillet
  10. 10add lemon and stock
  11. 11bring to boil
  12. 12reduce heat , cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through , turning occasionally , about 30 minutes
  13. 13serve over spiced couscous , arranging lemon wedges as garnish