Superfries Seasoning
Product used:
1 bag McCain®Superfries Straight Cut
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground allspice
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- Pinch each salt and freshly ground pepper
Middle Eastern Salad
- 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Harissa Chicken Thighs:
- 4 chicken thighs (about 750 g), skin on
- 1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup harissa sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Method
1. | Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Stir together yogurt, mint, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 1 day. |
2. | Middle Eastern Salad: Toss together cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, oil and salt. Set aside.
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3. | Harissa Chicken Thighs: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, skin side down, for five minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Turn thighs over and drain fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic and harissa to skillet; sauté for 3 minutes or until onion is softened. Add tomato sauce, chickpeas and olives; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 74°C. Sprinkle with parsley. |
4. | Meanwhile, prepare Superfries according to package directions. Before the last 5 minutes of cooking, remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon and allspice; toss until well coated. Return Superfries to the oven for the remaining 5 minutes or until crisp and fully cooked. |
5. | Transfer Superfries to serving platter; top with Garlic Yogurt sauce and sprinkle with coriander. Serve with Harissa Chicken Thighs and Middle Eastern Salad. |
6. | Tip: Harissa can be found in the international section of most well-stocked grocery stores, boutique kitchen shops or Middle Eastern grocers. |
Harissa Chicken with Garlic Yogurt and Middle Eastern Superfries
McCain® Sweet Potato Fries make this quesadilla more delicious and one to remember to make again and again.
Ingredients
4 ounces McCain® Sweet Potato Fries
4 8" flour tortillas
¼cup vegetable oil
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup prepared salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups mixed grilled vegetables
1 cup Black Bean-Corn Salsa (recipe follows)
1 cup Lime Sour Cream (recipe follows)
Black Bean-Corn Salsa (makes 8 servings, ½ cup each)
2 cups canned black beans, rinsed
1½ cups frozen corn, reheated and cooled
½ cup diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 – 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Lime Sour Cream (makes 8 servings, 2 ounces each)
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt.
Method
1 | Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Stir together yogurt, mint, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 1 day. |
2 | Middle Eastern Salad: Toss together cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, oil and salt. Set aside.
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3 | Harissa Chicken Thighs: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, skin side down, for five minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Turn thighs over and drain fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic and harissa to skillet; sauté for 3 minutes or until onion is softened. Add tomato sauce, chickpeas and olives; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 74°C. Sprinkle with parsley. |
4 | Meanwhile, prepare Superfries according to package directions. Before the last 5 minutes of cooking, remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon and allspice; toss until well coated. Return Superfries to the oven for the remaining 5 minutes or until crisp and fully cooked. |
5 | Transfer Superfries to serving platter; top with Garlic Yogurt sauce and sprinkle with coriander. Serve with Harissa Chicken Thighs and Middle Eastern Salad. |
6 | Tip: Harissa can be found in the international section of most well-stocked grocery stores, boutique kitchen shops or Middle Eastern grocers. |