Turkish-Spiced Chicken in Apricot Sauce

with Lemon Almond Rice & Harissa-Roasted Carrots


Allergens: Tree Nuts, Milk

Servings:

Cooking steps:

1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim, peel, and cut carrots into sticks (like fries; ours were 3 inches long and ⅓ inch thick). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lemon.

2
  • Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, ¼ tsp harissa powder (½ tsp for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt and pepper. (Be sure to measure the harissa powder—we sent more.) TIP: For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper before adding the carrots.

  • Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: Taste the carrots after roasting and add a pinch more harissa powder if you like things spicy. 

3
  • Meanwhile, heat a small dry pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, 2-4 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pot.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add half the scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 minute.

  • Stir in rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

4
  • While rice cooks, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with half the Turkish Spice Blend (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a plate to rest. Wipe out pan.

5
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add remaining scallion whites; cook, stirring, until softened, 1 minute.

  • Stir in jam, stock concentrates, ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4 servings), and a squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer until thickened, 3-5 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of water. 

6
  • Fluff rice with a fork; stir in toasted almonds and lemon zest to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Divide chicken, rice, and carrots between plates. Spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with scallion greens and serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.