[whataretheysaying] Mary Madigan: Moroccan Chicken couscous

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Posted by Mary Madigan:
Moroccan Chicken couscous
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   Usually I make this the way I had it in France (with peas in a
   tomato-ey broth) but this time I tried the more traditional style.

     chop:

     1 onion
     1 clove garlic
     1 knob fresh ginger

     Fry in 2 tbs. olive oil till onions are softened. Add:

     1 pat butter/margarine

     Then fry:

     1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
     1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
     1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

     Fry till fragrant, then add

     4-6 skinless chicken thighs

     Cover and fry till the onions and the outside of the chicken are
     browned. Add:

     1 chopped carrot
     1 slice tomato
     1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed *(optional - I left them out
     because my daughter hates chickpeas)
     1/2 small head cabbage, leaves separated
     1 zucchini chopped
     2 cups chicken stock
     Salt, ground pepper and some fresh-ground cinnamon.

     Simmer over medium heat, covered, for about 30 minutes. Check to be
     sure that chicken is done by making a small slice in the meatiest
     part. If there's any pink, add another 10 minutes to the cooking
     time.

     Cook, according to package directions, 2 cups of plain couscous.
     Serve veggie/chicken mixture over bed of couscous.