Sunday, December 1, 2013

Moroccan stuffed roasted Chicken

This is an other way for Roasted Chicken In Morocco But This time it is Stuffed With a Mix of Couscous and Almonds and dry Fruits .. That made it Little bit More Special For Holidays ( Eid el Fitr) !..




Ingredients:

1    whole little Chicken washed and Drained 
2/3 Cup Precooked Couscous 
2    Tablespoon of Orange Blossom water
1/2 Cup Boiled Almonds ( take the skin off then Roste them and Ground Them)
1/3 Cup dry Fruits of your Choice ( I Choose Dry Raisins)
1/2 Cup of Powdered Sugar ( depend on how sweet you like it) 
1    Teaspoon Ground Ginger
4    Tablespoon Butter divided
1    Deiced Yellow Onion
1    Teaspoon Salt 
1/2 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Black pepper 
1/4 Teaspoon of Pure Saffron 
1/4 Teaspoon of Turmeric 

Steps:

The Stuffing :

In a Bowl  Mix the Couscous with pinch of salt to taste , Butter , Almonds , Raisins , Sugar , Orange Blossom water , and Cinnamon Stuff your Cleaned Chicken and sew it so it will not Open while Cooking . 


The Sauce: 

1- In a big pan Cook the Diced Onion in 2 Tablespoon Butter Until it Caramelize.



2- Add the Stuffed Chicken and Sprinkle the Spices on The Top, Let it Cook for 10 Min and then add 1 Cup of water and Cook for and other 30 Min And don't forget to Turn it on the Side every 15 min.
3- After 30 Min Your Chicken Should be Ready to Go to the Over .


4- Transfer you Chicken into the Oven Pan, Cook Until well Browned for 30 to 35 Min and serve Over the Sauce with Bread and Home made Chips also a Salad of your Choice.



 Enjoy!