Chicken Couscous
Recipe from Family Circle

The combination of cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper give this 20-minute one-dish meal flavors typical of Middle-Eastern cooking.


Chicken Couscous


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1    large onion, thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 1  pound  boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 2  cups  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 3    cloves garlic, thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground gingerOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  cayenneOn Sale
  • 8  ounces  shredded carrotOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  raisinsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  couscousOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  slivered almonds, toastedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and saute 3 minutes, stirring. Add broth, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and 1 cup water; bring to a simmer. Add carrot and raisins and simmer another 3 minutes.
2.
Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve topped with almonds.

Nutrition information
Calories 545, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Protein 38 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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