Braised Chicken in Carrot Juice Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Chicken pieces | 8 Medium (4-thighs; 4- legs) | |
| Dates | 8 Medium, seeded, chopped | |
| Carrot juice | 15 Fluid Ounce (1 bottle) | |
| Chicken stock | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Red onion | 1 Large, sliced thinly | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
| Pepper | 1 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
| Ginger powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Couscous | 1 Cup (16 tbs), cooked (FOR SERVING) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 953 Calories from Fat 449
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50 g76.8%
Saturated Fat 13.6 g68.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 225.9 mg75.3%
Sodium 754.9 mg31.5%
Total Carbohydrates 59 g19.6%
Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.9%
Sugars 16.7 g
Protein 64 g128.1%
Vitamin A 8.7% Vitamin C 17.1%
Calcium 8.9% Iron 22.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs and legs with a paper towel.
2. Season the pieces with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare the other ingredients according to the list.
4. Cook the couscous in water. Set aside.
5. Preheat the oven to required temperature.
MAKING
6. In a braising pan, heat olive oil. Brown the chicken and remove it.
7. Drain off the excess fat.
8. Pour a little chicken stock to deglaze the pan.
9. Put the onions, stir and let it cook for 2 minutes.
10. Return the chicken pieces to the pan.
11. Add the carrot juice, chicken stock, pepper, sage, cumin, ginger, cinnamon and dates. Stir to mix.
12. Bring it to a boil and cover.
13. Place it in the oven for 30 minutes.
SERVING
14. On a serving plate, serve it with cooked couscous.
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