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Moroccan Chicken & Couscous with Raisins and Slivered Almonds
INGREDIENTS
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8 chicken THIGHS – skin removed – seasoned with salt & pepper
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olive oil
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1 large onion, cut into chunks
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4 – 6 large carrots, cut into 1/2? slices – OR – 1/2 lb. baby carrots, cut lengthwise (If you decide to add other vegetables, reduce the amount of carrots.)
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2 tsp. paprika
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1 tsp. ground ginger
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1/4 tsp. turmeric
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1/8 tsp. cinnamon
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1 cup chicken broth – OR – 1 cup water and 1 Knorr bouillon cube. (If using another type of bouillon cube, use two cubes !!)
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juice of 1 lemon – or – 3 Tbs. bottled lemon juice (You can also cut the lemon into wedges and add it like that. I have NOT…. I’m afraid of the bitterness of the lemon peel
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Ingredients for the Couscous
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Use any brand of couscous you wish – just prepare enough for about 5 servings. (I used one box of Near East – Original Plain, which makes 5 servings, and just followed the directions.)
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Instead of water, use the same amount of chicken broth. (I used College Inn Chicken Broth.)
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1/4 cup raisins
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1/4 cup slivered almonds
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1 Tbs. butter
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