Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and halved
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.