Chicken and Raisin Couscous Topping

Name: Chicken and Raisin Couscous Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken; 1 cup dried garbanzo beans; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 cup flat leaf parsley; 1 cup onion; 1 cup ripe tomatoes; 4 cup water; 1 cup dark raisin

Gently simmered chicken, chickpeas and raisin, warmed with turmeric and ginger, a Moroccan dish.

2 hr · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 90 min · 120 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Saute the onions in the oil until they just begin to take on color. Add the spices and saute 45 seconds.
1 min
2
Place the remaining ingredients, except the raisins, in the bottom of the couscousier (cuscus) or large stew pot/dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
45 min
3
Add the raisins and simmer for 15-30 minutes gently or until very tender. Serve the chicken, chick peas, raisins, and sauce together in a dish or bowl over couscous.
30 min
4
Servings depend upon the amount of couscous used. If your chicken is falling off the bone as it should be, then with the other ingredients this should heartily serve 6-8.