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Chicken Couscous
INGREDIENTS
4 broiler-fryer chicken drumsticks, skinned
4 broiler-fryer chicken thighs, skinned
Lime Sauce (see preparation below)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth, warmed
2 tbsp lime juice
3 carrots, sliced across
2 ribs celery, sliced across
1 (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained well
1 (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained well
Raisin Couscous (see preparation below)
For: 4 servings
PREPARATION
Spread Lime Sauce over chicken drumsticks and thighs and set
aside about 15 minutes.
In large Dutch oven, pour olive oil and heat to medium high
temperature. Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes. Turn chicken;
add onion and garlic stirring as chicken continues to brown,
about 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth and lime juice over chicken;
stir to loosen pan drippings. Add carrots and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender,
about 20 minutes.
Add celery and bring to a boil over high temperature. Stir in
garbanzo beans and gently place artichoke hearts across the
top. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes more. With
slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to warm serving
bowl. Skim off any fat in pan, boil juices about 5 minutes and
pour into gravy boat with spout.
To serve, mound Raisin Couscous, top with chicken and vegetables
and pour juice over all.
Lime Sauce:
In small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1
teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon each of
ground cinnamon, ginger, tumeric and pepper.
Raisin Couscous:
In small saucepan, mix together 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, 1/3
cup raisins, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Boil 2 minutes over high heat. Stir in
1 cup couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes,
fluff with fork and serve immediately.
