Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner! Vegetables and even meat can vary according to taste, but I find squash, carrots, bell pepper, and lamb work well in this recipe. Even though the spices seem strange, the flavors are subtle but fragrant! A real favorite at home.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  whole wheat couscous
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  bay leaves
• 5  whole cloves, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon  ground dried turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, peppe
• 6  boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
• 2  carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1  zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
•  salt, to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the couscous according to package directions.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot, and cook until well browned. Pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
3. Mix carrots and zucchini into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve stew over cooked couscous.