Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine with Lemon Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pan, sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and spices (cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika) and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.