Spiced Chicken and Apricot Couscous

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or vegetable oil
• 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup dried apricots, cut up
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until brown.

Stir in apricots, cinnamon, allspice and broth; heat to boiling.

Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add almonds and basil; toss gently.