Chicken in the Pot With Turnips and North African Spices

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 14
Chicken in the Pot With Turnips and North African Spices is a warm and savory dish that's perfect for chilly nights
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Ready In

1 h 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken , 3 to 4 pounds , rinsed , patted dry , and cut into 8 pieces
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion , sliced
4 carrots , med . halved crosswise then halved or quartered lengthwise depending on thickness
2 turnips , sliced 1/4-inch thick , then cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium garlic clove , minced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup dried garbanzo beans , cooked , 1/2 cup cooking liquid reserved

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
481
Sugar
4g
Fat
25g
Chicken in the Pot With Turnips and North African Spices is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for cold winter nights. The combination of North African spices and tender chicken makes this a unique dish that you won't soon forget. This meal is perfect for those looking for a filling and warm dinner that's easy to prepare. The turnips and garbanzo beans provide a healthy serving of vegetables along with the protein-packed chicken. Give this dish a try and warm yourself up from the inside out!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
3.Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4.Add the chicken pieces in batches and brown them on all sides.
5.Remove chicken from dutch oven and set aside.
6.Add the onion, carrots, turnips, garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander to the dutch oven and saute for 5 minutes.
7.Add the garbanzo beans and reserved liquid to the pot, and then place the chicken pieces on top.
8.Cover with lid and transfer the dutch oven to the oven.
9.Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165 degrees F.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and is quite filling.
The North African spices give it a unique flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

It’s an easy dish to prepare with minimal prep work involved.

CONS

It takes a little over an hour to cook, so it’s not ideal for those looking for a quick and easy meal.

It’s a fairly high-calorie meal, so those watching their calorie intake should be aware of the portion size.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with protein from the chicken and garbanzo beans.
The garlic, thyme, and cumin provide anti-inflammatory benefits, while the cinnamon has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels.

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