chicken-with-figs-in-ras-el-hanout-and-couscous-354852.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Arrange chicken on rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle each side of each piece with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.",
        "Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer chicken to skillet and sear until golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to heavy roasting pan, skin side up. Add carrots, shallots, garlic, 1 teaspoon thyme, lemon peel, ras-el-hanout, chicken broth, white wine, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to skillet. Bring to boil, whisking up brown bits. Pour mixture over chicken in roasting pan and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cover with foil; place in oven. Braise 1 hour, until tender.",
        "Transfer chicken, carrots, and shallots to baking sheet; discard garlic. Pour pan juices into large saucepan. Spoon off fat from surface. Boil juices until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, whisking occasionally, about 18 minutes. Add figs and vinegar; cook until figs are just heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Place cooked couscous on large plate. Top with chicken, vegetables, and figs. Spoon sauce over chicken and figs. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "6 whole chicken leg-thigh pieces (about 4 1/2 pounds total)",
        "1 tablespoon salt plus additional for seasoning",
        "4 tablespoons olive oil, divided",
        "12 baby carrots, peeled",
        "1 cup shallots, peeled, halved (about 4 large)",
        "3 garlic cloves, peeled",
        "1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme plus additional for garnish",
        "1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel",
        "2 tablespoons ras-el-hanout",
        "3 cups low-salt chicken broth",
        "3/4 cup dry white wine",
        "14 Brown Turkey figs, halved",
        "2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar",
        "Couscous (prepared according to package directions)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Chicken",
        "Dinner",
        "Fig",
        "Spice",
        "Chill",
        "Couscous",
        "Dairy Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Chicken with Figs in Ras-el-Hanout and Couscous",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-with-figs-in-ras-el-hanout-and-couscous-354852"
}