Spiced Chicken with Spinach Almond Couscous

By bridgetinma

Serving 1 cup couscous, 1/2 tablespoon almond
Calories - 370
Total Fat 10 gram

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic cloved, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup spinach couscous
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned, about 6 minutes. transfer to plate.

2. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to Dutch oven. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook stirring, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, cinnamon, and pepper flakes, cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Add broth, orange juice, spinach, raisins, and salt to Dutch oven; bring to boil. Return chicken to pot and bring to simmer. Remove Dutch oven from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous mixture with fork. Serve sprinkled with almonds.