million-dollar salsa chicken
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This recipe is a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner from 1997. I make it with chicken or pork. You can substitute many ingredients, but don't change out the spices - they're what make this dish unique. It's a great party dish.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups hot cooked couscous or rice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
- 2 - garlic cloves, minced
- 8 - chicken thighs, skin removed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dried currants or raisins
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
How To Make million-dollar salsa chicken
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Step 1Cook coulscous as directed on package. Keep warm
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Step 2Meanwhile, heat oil in lare skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Step 3Add garlic and chicken to skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is browned, turning once.
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Step 4In a small bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients; mix well. Add to chicken. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5Stir in almonds; serve chicken and juices over couscous.
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Step 6Notes: For flavorful couscous, cook it in chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. Substitutes: Use pork chunks instead of chicken, use prunes, apricots, dates or figs as the dried fruits. Use pine nuts instead of almonds if desired.
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