Ms. O's My Goodness Chicken!!

Figured we could feature a dish from the woman who has done it all and has shared her generosity and success with the world. Our role model and idol, Oprah!!

Citrus Pomegranate Chicken over Whole Wheat Couscous
 

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken , cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dried apricots , halved
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
• 1 cup whole wheat couscous , cooked according to package directions
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh or packaged)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to Dutch oven in batches and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate.

Add onion and garlic to Dutch oven and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cumin and garam masala and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir in flour, then 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, apricots, lemon zest, and ginger. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring; return chicken to Dutch oven. Cover and bake until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 40 minutes. Serve chicken over couscous; spoon sauce over and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

Recipe Courtesy of Oprah.com