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tunisian dried fruit, chicken and bulgur pilaf

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

When the weather turns cold, take an exotic trip with the help of our Tunisian-inspired chicken recipe. Dried plums and golden raisins plump up and add sweetness to the garam masala spiced chicken, while fluffy bulgur adds a hearty grain.

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For tunisian dried fruit, chicken and bulgur pilaf

  • 2 tsp
    canola oil
  • 1 1/4 lb
    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size strips
  • 1 c
    coarsely chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 tsp
    garam masala
  • 1 1/2 c
    bulgur
  • 1/2
    medium lemon, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 c
    pitted dried plums, quartered
  • 1/3 c
    golden raisins
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground allspice
  • pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 1
    14 1/2 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    coarsely chopped or slivered almonds, toasted*
  • fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
  • finely shredded lemon peel

How To Make tunisian dried fruit, chicken and bulgur pilaf

  • 1
    In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garam masala; cook and stir until chicken is browned on all sides and onion is tender.
  • 2
    In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine the chicken mixture, bulgur, lemon slices, plums, raisins, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cayenne pepper. Pour broth and the water over mixture in cooker.
  • 3
    Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2 hours. Stir in almonds.
  • 4
    To serve, sprinkle each serving with mint and lemon peel.
  • 5
    * To toast nuts, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread nuts in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown, watching carefully and stirring once or twice.
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