Moroccan Chicken with Carrot Purée - - Archived

1-16 Food_Harissa EDITED_webBrighten a drab winter evening with this colorful dish. Its complex flavor profile offers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and bitter flavors. Serves six.

TIP: Prepare the carrot purée and your homemade harissa a day or two ahead of time.

6 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts, pounded to a ¾” thickness
16 tablespoons (1 cup) olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken broth
2 pounds carrots, cut into 1⁄4” rounds
1 large white onion, minced
1 ½ cups fresh orange juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 peeled oranges, segmented
¾ cup plus 2 teaspoons harissa
2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
3 ounces dandelion greens (can substitute arugula, watercress, or baby spinach leaves)
¾ cup pitted oil-cured black olives, roughly chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced

» Place chicken into a dish, drizzle with three tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Bring broth to a boil in a 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and cook until tender, 15–20 minutes. Drain. Heat 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) olive oil in a 4-quart pot over high heat. Add onions and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Purée in a food processor with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, then keep warm.
» Heat orange juice in a 2-quart pan over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by half, 12–15 minutes. Whisk in butter, season with salt and pepper. Add orange segments and set sauce aside.
» Heat oven to 400 °F. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken, skin side down, and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken, skin side up, to a baking sheet. Brush with 3⁄4 cup harissa. Bake until cooked—roughly 8 minutes.
» In a bowl, whisk together remaining oil and harissa with sherry vinegar. Add greens, olives, and shallots, then toss. Divide carrot purée between 6 plates, top each with salad and a chicken breast. Spoon sauce over each.

Adapted from a recipe by Saveur.com.

You May Also Like

Love is in the Air – Every Day!

Chocolates? Roses? Been there, done that. Here are some easy and fun ways to ...

Graduating students throwing hats in the air; Get Ready for Graduation: Party Ideas, Gifts, and More

Successful Send-Off

By Audrey Sellers Cue up “Pomp and Circumstance” on the playlist: Graduation season is ...

3 Ways Dogs Can Improve Seniors’ Health

The old saying goes, "dogs are man's best friend," and research shows they may ...

Full Transparency

Selecting windows because they are stylish is only one element a homeowner should consider. ...

Austin Hotel Restaurants to Remember

Whether you are traveling on business, enjoying a romantic weekend getaway, or simply looking ...