Moroccan Spiced Chicken Tagine with Herbed Couscous

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium, add the onion to the pot, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.