Wine-Poached Chicken With Charmoula

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 14
Wine-Poached Chicken With Charmoula, an exotic and flavorful dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups white wine
4 teaspoons fresh cilantro
6 black peppercorns
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic , minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup parsley , chopped
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/3 cup cilantro leaf , chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
636
Sugar
2g
Fat
9g
Wine-Poached Chicken With Charmoula is a Moroccan-inspired dish that combines different flavors and textures. The chicken is poached in white wine, which infuses it with a subtle wine flavor while keeping it tender and juicy. The charmoula sauce, a traditional Moroccan mixture, gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to impress anyone who tries it. The spices used in the charmoula sauce provide many health benefits, making this dish a flavorful and healthy option for any meal.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, pour in the white wine, cilantro, and black peppercorns.
2.On a separate dish, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add the chicken into the pot with the wine.
3.Add chicken stock to cover the chicken, then simmer with a lid for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
4.While waiting for the chicken to cook, cook the couscous as per instructions on the package.
5.In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the turmeric, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato juice, cilantro leaf, parsley, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper to make the charmoula sauce.
6.Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes.
7.Serve the chicken over the cooked couscous and drizzle with the charmoula sauce.

PROS

Wine-Poached Chicken With Charmoula is a flavorful and exotic dish that will certainly impress your guests.

The wine poaching method ensures that the chicken is tender and juicy while the charmoula sauce adds a tasty and exotic flavor to the dish.

CONS

The dish requires some preparation time and patience, but the end result will be worth the effort and wait.

It also contains some spices that may not be commonly found in a household pantry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is moderately healthy due to the use of lean chicken breast and healthy spices.
Cumin and turmeric have been linked with anti-inflammatory properties while garlic, paprika, and lemon juice provide an immune system boost.
However, couscous is relatively high in carbohydrates, and the wine-poaching process may increase the sodium content.

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