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spiced Moroccan chicken with raisins over a mound of fluffy couscous in a wide bowl, sprinkled with herbs, on a colorful tabletop, natural light, shallow depth of field, wide horizontal landscape composition

Moroccan Chicken with Couscous

Tender chicken, gently spiced and simmered to infuse warmth and captured sweetness, served with fluffy couscous.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 1.5 cups couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Brown the cubed chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in the cumin and cinnamon and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add a cup of water and the raisins, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring the broth to a boil, stir in the couscous, cover and let sit 5 minutes, then fluff.
  5. Spoon the chicken and sauce over the couscous to serve.

Notes

Toasted almonds on top add a great crunch.