Nice and easy recipes - Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Stew

Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

·         2 tbsp. olive oil

·         1½ lb. skinless chicken breasts

·         kosher salt

·         Pepper

·         1 onion

·         2 clove garlic

·         1 tbsp. ground cumin

·         ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

·         1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger

·         1 can diced tomatoes

·         1 can chickpeas

·         ½ c. raisins (or apricots)

·         1 c. couscous

·         fresh cilantro

Directions

1.       Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and cook, scraping up any bits, for 2 minutes. Transfer the pan juices to the bowl with the chicken.

2.      Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally for 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ginger.

3.      Add the tomatoes (and their juices), chickpeas, and raisins and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet, nestling it among the tomatoes, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.

4.      Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Serve with the chicken and chickpea mixture and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.