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( Chicken With Dates )
Poulet Aux Dattes
( Chicken With Dates )
Ingredients
6 chicken quarters
4 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
2 large onions (1 pound or 500 g) coarsely, chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
¼ teaspoon mace, ground
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 tablespoon mild honey
1¾ cups (400 ml) water
Salt and pepper
½ lb (250 g) dates, pitted
Juice of ½ - 1 lemon
Pinch of saffron
½ cup (100 g) blanched almonds, toasted
Method
In a large pan, saute the chicken pieces in the oil for a few minutes, until lightly colored, turning over once. Remove and saute onions in the pan, over low heat until soft and clear, stir in spices and honey. Add water, stir well and add the chicken pieces. Bring to boil, add salt to taste and plenty of black pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes. Add dates, juice and saffron and cook another 5-10 minutes until tender.
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