Sunday, November 1, 2015

Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Couscous



















Ingredients:
4 carrots, sliced
2 large onions, sliced
Other vegetables if desired (squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes)
2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
1 can chicken broth
2 Tb tomato paste
1 can diced tomatos
2 Tb flour
2 Tb lemon juice
2 Tb honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinammon
1 tsp coriander
Salt and pepper to taste

For couscous:
1 box couscous
3 cups mixed cut up vegetables (carrots, zucchini, onion, etc)
Cumin
Coriander
Salt and pepper
Chicken broth (per amount on couscous box)

1. Season chicken with salt and other spices, then brown in large pan.  Add to slow cooker.
2. Place onions, carrots, and other vegetables in slow cooker.  Add the can of diced tomatoes.
3. In a bowl, whisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic, honey,  and spices.  Add to slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve over couscous

For couscous:
1. Add oil to skillet and saute vegetables for about 3 min.  Season with spices.
2. Add broth and bring to a boil.
3. Add couscous and turn off heat.   Cover and let sit for 5 min, then fluff with a fork.
4. Add more seasoning to taste.

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