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Moroccan Chicken Breasts

This recipe was taken from the internet while looking for looking for recipes from north africa & the middle east.

Steps

In large heavy skilled , heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper , then add to skillet & brown , about 7 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to plate.
Pour off all but thin film of fat from skillet , then add onions.
Reduce heat to medium & saute until very tender & beginning to brown , about 10 minutes.
Add squash & stir 2 minutes.
Add cinnamon , cumin & saffron & stir until fragrant , about 30 seconds.
Add chicken stock & bring to boil , scrapping up browned bits.
Add chicken with any drippings on plate , kumquats , pitted prunes & honey.
Cover skillet & simmer until chicken is cooked through , turning occasionally , about 30 minutes.
Uncover & boil until liquid thickens to sauceconsistency , if necessary.
Season to taste with salt & pepper.
Mound rice or couscous on plates , then spoon shicken & sauce over.
Sprinkle with cilantro & enjoy !.

Ingredients

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, butternut squash, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, saffron thread, low sodium chicken broth, kumquats, prunes, honey, cooked rice, fresh cilantro