Moroccan-style chicken with prunes
Description
There are countless recipes for cooking chicken. Even chicken fillet can be prepared in such a way that it turns out amazingly tender and juicy. For this, various sauces and marinades are used. In this case, I use chicken drumsticks, adding spices, prunes, and honey. This chicken takes about 1.5 hours to cook and turns out incredibly delicious, juicy, and aromatic.
Instructions
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1. I learned this chicken recipe from a chef in southern Spain. Appetizing Moroccan-style chicken with prunes is prepared in kitchens around the world and is popular in our country. It doesn't require many expensive ingredients—in fact, it needs only a minimum of ingredients and effort.
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Step 2
2. I was cooking for a small group of 3 people, so I decided to take 2 chicken drumsticks. Cut them in half, season with salt and spices to taste. Rub the meat on all sides and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Use any spices you prefer. If you want to achieve not only a beautiful color but also an amazing flavor, rub the meat with honey.
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Step 3
3. Then fry the chicken in vegetable oil.
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Step 4
4. Fry on both sides until a golden crust forms. Meanwhile, let's prepare the sauce.
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Step 5
5. Finely chop the onion and sauté it separately in vegetable oil until golden brown.
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Step 6
6. Transfer the sautéed chicken onto the onion bed and pour in water (no more than 1 cup).
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Step 7
7. Simmer until all the liquid has evaporated.
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Step 8
8. Add the prunes (can be sliced) and simmer for another 15 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Then add another half cup of water and bring to a boil. Next, an important step: strain the sauce with onions and prunes through a sieve. After that, add a couple of pinches of starch, evenly distributing it over the entire surface, and simmer over low heat.
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Step 10
10. After another 5-7 minutes, our Moroccan-style chicken with prunes is ready!
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Step 11
11. As a side dish, you can serve fresh or marinated vegetables or mashed potatoes.