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Moroccan Spiced Apricot Chicken with Couscous

January 28, 2014 by Jaida Leave a Comment

To say that the weather has been very Texas-like the past week would be the understatement of the century. Last week started off in the 70’s and ended with Friday being in the 20’s and schools and my office being closed due to ice on the roads. Yes, my northern friends, we close things down around here when there is ice on the roads. We don’t get actual snow, just slick, icy disaster on the roads. We don’t know how to drive in such conditions…because it rarely happens (in my part of Texas, anyhow.) And then the next day the temps were started climbing back up only to have another freeze and icy morning (and closed schools and work) today. Have I mentioned in previous  posts my distaste for cold weather? I’m ready for 80+ degrees every.single.day. For the love of all that is holy…no more 30 degree high-temps.

Thank goodness for heaters, fireplaces, and good, warm food. Doesn’t this chicken just look warm and delicious?? It was my first time cooking with Moroccan spices, and I was definitely pleased.

Moroccan Spiced Apricot Chicken & Couscous (3)

I love Israeli couscous, probably a little too much so I always like to find new ways to prepare it. The dried apricots were different, but the sweetness went well with the Moroccan spices. J and I both really enjoyed the combination of flavors in the chicken and the couscous.
Moroccan Spiced Apricot Chicken with Couscous
Adapted from Pampered Chef: 29 Minutes to dinner, Volume 2
 
Ingredients
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 Tbsp Moroccan Rub*, divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp apricot preserves
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped, dried apricots
  • 1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1/3 cup snipped cilantro
*I didn’t have, and couldn’t find, pre-made Moroccan rub, so I made my own: combine 2 Tbsp Sweet Paprika, 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger, 1/2 tsp Cumin, 1/4 tsp Cloves, 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice, 1/4 tsp Cayenne, 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander, 1 Tbsp Chili Powder, and 1/2 tsp crushed Caraway Seeds to make your own!
Preparation
  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Combine chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons of Moroccan rub, and salt in a bowl and mix to coat the chicken.
  3. Place chicken on grill pan (in batches if necessary) and cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through, allowing grill marks to appear on each side. Remove from heat and brush the apricot preserves over the chicken.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, combine the broth and 1 tablespoon of Moroccan rub in a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the chopped apricots and couscous and cook according to couscous package directions. Stir in cilantro and serve chicken over couscous.

Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dish Tagged With: Apricot, Chicken, Couscous, Grilling, Moroccan

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