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Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 sprigs fresh thyme Zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch of ground cinnamon 8 chicken legs, skin removed 1/2 cup homemade or canned low-sodium chicken stock Cooked couscous, for serving

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Recipe Summary Servings: 4

Recipe Summary Servings: 4

Recipe Summary

Servings: 4

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 6 sprigs fresh thyme Zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch of ground cinnamon 8 chicken legs, skin removed 1/2 cup homemade or canned low-sodium chicken stock Cooked couscous, for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine carrots, chickpeas, onion, raisins, ginger, garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil; toss to coat.

In a separate large bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. Add chicken legs, and toss to coat.

Have ready four 12-by-17-inch sheets of parchment. Lay a sheet of the parchment paper on a work surface. Place 1/4 vegetable mixture in center of sheet; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons chicken stock over vegetables. Center 2 chicken legs over vegetables.

To seal packet, bring edges of parchment together, and make a 1-inch fold, and crease. Make another 1/2-inch fold in the same direction, and crease to form a seam. Working with the edges of a short end, fold in towards center to meet, creating a triangle (as if wrapping a gift). Fold point under a few times, and press to seal; repeat with other side. Repeat with remaining ingredients and remaining 3 sheets of parchment.

Transfer packets to a baking sheet. Bake until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. To serve, carefully cut open each packet with kitchen shears. Remove chicken and vegetables, and serve over couscous.

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Add Rating & Review     22 Ratings   5 star values:        8    4 star values:        5    3 star values:        6    2 star values:        2    1 star values:        1

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22 Ratings 5 star values: 8 4 star values: 5 3 star values: 6 2 star values: 2 1 star values: 1

22 Ratings 5 star values: 8 4 star values: 5 3 star values: 6 2 star values: 2 1 star values: 1

22 Ratings 5 star values: 8 4 star values: 5 3 star values: 6 2 star values: 2 1 star values: 1

  • 5 star values: 8 4 star values: 5 3 star values: 6 2 star values: 2 1 star values: 1

    Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       03/25/2015   many years later, thanks. So many rave reviews; one guest asked if I wouldn't mind if she licked the inside of her packet lol.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       06/28/2013   I've made this for years. This year only had boneless chicken thighs. Topped veggie mixture with one or two opened flat then cheated with Pampered Chef Moroccan Rub from pantry. Oh WOW so great & even easier! But alas Pampered Chef discontinued this rub for 3 tbsp of the Moroccan Rub you can substitute: 1½ tbsp (22 mL) paprika, 1½ tsp (7 mL) curry powder, 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar, ¾ tsp (4 mL) each ground cumin and ground ginger, ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp (1 mL) chili powder.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       03/23/2008   I made this recipe when it first aired on Martha Stewart in the summer of 2005. I have made this recipe a few times since then and always with raving comments from dinner guests. One of my dinner guests have just asked me today for the recipe because she still remembers how good it was almost three years later. And the use of the parchment paper ensures that the clean-up is to a minimal. I highly recommend this recipe.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/29/2008   I love this recipe. It is delicious and looks beautiful served in the little parchment packages. I make this for guests and I'm able to have everything made in advanced, the kitchen cleaned and the chicken cooking away in their little packages when the guest arrive, making the house smell great. I prefer peeled chickpeas and serve this with the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook recipe for curried couscous (p.94)

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    Rating: Unrated 03/25/2015

many years later, thanks. So many rave reviews; one guest asked if I wouldn’t mind if she licked the inside of her packet lol.

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated 06/28/2013

I’ve made this for years. This year only had boneless chicken thighs. Topped veggie mixture with one or two opened flat then cheated with Pampered Chef Moroccan Rub from pantry. Oh WOW so great & even easier! But alas Pampered Chef discontinued this rub for 3 tbsp of the Moroccan Rub you can substitute: 1½ tbsp (22 mL) paprika, 1½ tsp (7 mL) curry powder, 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar, ¾ tsp (4 mL) each ground cumin and ground ginger, ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon and ¼ tsp (1 mL) chili powder.

Rating: Unrated 03/23/2008

I made this recipe when it first aired on Martha Stewart in the summer of 2005. I have made this recipe a few times since then and always with raving comments from dinner guests. One of my dinner guests have just asked me today for the recipe because she still remembers how good it was almost three years later. And the use of the parchment paper ensures that the clean-up is to a minimal. I highly recommend this recipe.

Rating: Unrated 01/29/2008

I love this recipe. It is delicious and looks beautiful served in the little parchment packages. I make this for guests and I’m able to have everything made in advanced, the kitchen cleaned and the chicken cooking away in their little packages when the guest arrive, making the house smell great. I prefer peeled chickpeas and serve this with the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook recipe for curried couscous (p.94)

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