Name: Braised Chicken with Dates and Moroccan Spices
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds chicken breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds shallots (about 11 large), peeled; 3 cinnamon sticks; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups low-salt chicken broth; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 12 dates, pitted, halved; 1/4 cup almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Braised Chicken with Dates and Moroccan SpicesKiyoshi Togashi

Medjool dates work well in this braise, which should be served with enough couscous to soak up the delicious juices.

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