INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup olive oil
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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12 chicken thighs, skinned (4 to 5 pounds total)
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1 14 1/2 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup dried apricots, quartered
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1 cup pitted dates, quartered
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3 tablespoons ground almonds
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
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1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
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Hot cooked couscous (optional)