# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce Mixture
11 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
12 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 1 cup chicken broth
14 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
15 - 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon honey
17 - 1/4 cup slivered almonds
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Apricot Couscous
20 - 1 cup couscous
21 - 1 1/4 cups boiling water or chicken broth
22 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
23 - 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
24 - Zest of 1 lemon
25 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
26 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Combine ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, ginger, turmeric, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss chicken thighs with olive oil and spice mixture until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add finely chopped onion to the same skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
04 - Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped dried apricots, and honey. Bring mixture to a simmer.
05 - Nestle seared chicken thighs into the sauce. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 20 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, combine couscous with chopped dried apricots, lemon zest, fresh mint, olive oil, and salt. Pour boiling water or chicken broth over the mixture, cover, and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
07 - Just before serving, stir slivered almonds, chopped cilantro, and parsley into the chicken sauce.
08 - Arrange apricot couscous on plates and top with Moroccan chicken and sauce. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and slivered almonds if desired.
