Vibrant Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Moroccan spice blend
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups cooked couscous

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.