Tonight, we enjoyed the following recipe. Using the spice mixture from a dish I found on Epicurious, I seasoned some chicken quarters last week and placed it in the freezer. This morning, I removed the chicken quarters from the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge so it would be ready to bake up when we got home from work. In no time, the chicken was done, just as quickly as it took for me prepare. I served this chicken with Israeli couscous with parsley and sun dried tomatoes (recipe follows).
1/2 teaspoon paprika (not hot)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1-2 lbs chicken quarters
Combine the cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and olive oil in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the chicken quarters and place in a shallow baking dish; cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Alternately, you can place the chicken in a plastic storage bag and freeze until ready to prepare. When you’re ready to prepare, thaw the chicken and continue with the cooking directions.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.
recipe adapted from Trader Joe’s
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 cups Israeli Couscous
1/2 large cinnamon stick
1 dried bay leaf
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
zest of 1 lemon
3 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until golden.
Add the couscous, cinnamon and bay leaf, and stir often until couscous browns slightly.
Add the broth, salt, and sun-dried tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon zest. Serve warm.
I so wish Aaron liked this kind of food but he hates it. I kinda enjoy it though =( Guess I'd have to wait for a day when he isn't around to make this.
Your chicken looks amazing! I love the color on it.
I never thought of seasoning before freezing. That's a great idea!
Very simple Moroccan spice blend. I'll have to try it. Never had Israeli Couscous.Could be a first.
I bought so much chicken because of the perdue coupon, that I have to try this. Like always it looks amazing.
What a nice idea for an easy weeknight meal. I bet this particular spice blend is wonderful!!
I am not the best cook in the world by any means, but I really liked this dish. I put the spices and the chicken all together about two nights ago and let the flavors marry and meld, popped the whole thing in the oven today after work and voila–30 minutes later–goodness was going on in the house, and I was a happy and satisfied camper!
Thank you for this deliciously simple recipe! I can't believe that a non-cook like me actually had a pleasant and successful experience preparing a meal for a change instead of the usual DISASTER!!!!
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