Chicken Couscous

Posting for zwt 2006, this is a lovely couscous recipe. Don't let the mixed directions throw you off, this really is easily put together.it is flavorful yet not too spicy for those who like it milder and also easy to spice up if you like it that way. It's a pretty flexible recipe when it comes to additions.

Steps

Spread lime sauce over chicken drumsticks and thighs and set aside about 15 minutes.

In large dutch oven , pour olive oil and heat to medium high temperature.

Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes.

Turn chicken.

Add onion and garlic stirring as chicken continues to brown , about 5 minutes.

Pour chicken broth and lime juice over chicken.

Stir to loosen pan drippings.

Add carrots and bring to a boil.

Cover , reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender , about 20 minutes.

Add celery and bring to a boil over high temperature.

Stir in garbanzo beans and gently place artichoke hearts across the top.

Cover , reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes more.

With slotted spoon , remove chicken and vegetables to warm serving bowl.

Skim off any fat in pan , boil juices about 5 minutes and pour into gravy boat with spout.

To serve , mound raisin couscous , top with chicken and vegetables and pour juice over all.

For the lime sauce , in a small bowl , mix together 1 tablespoo.

Ingredients

skinless chicken drumsticks, skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, chicken broth, lime juice, carrots, celery ribs, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, fresh lime juice, coriander, salt, ground cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, pepper, raisins, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg