INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces each
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2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves, about 6 sprigs
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Salt and pepper
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1/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) a couple of handfuls
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3 cups chicken stock, divided
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4 tablespoons cold butter, divided
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1 medium red onion, finely chopped
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3 ribs celery, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
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1 cup dry white wine, 1/4 of a bottle
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1 cup dried cherries, a couple of handfuls
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2 cups plain couscous
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, eyeball it
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball it
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1/4 cup honey, eyeball a healthy drizzling
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2 scallions, finely chopped
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Generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped