Chicken Tagine

Name: Chicken Tagine
Ingredients: 8 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Moroccan spice blend (such as The Spice Hunter); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained; 3/4 cup uncooked couscous; Plain fat-free yogurt (optional); Chopped fresh mint (optional)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

8 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Moroccan spice blend (such as The Spice Hunter)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
Plain fat-free yogurt (optional)
Chopped fresh mint (optional)

Directions

1

Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with spice blend, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Add chickpeas and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
2

While chicken simmers, cook couscous according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Serve chicken thighs and vegetable mixture over couscous. Top with yogurt and mint, if desired.