Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups dry instant couscous
1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken leg quarters, cut in half
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 pinch saffron
1/2 onion, grated
3 cinnamon sticks (about 2 inches long)
3 cups chicken stock
4 tbsp sweet unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup icing sugar
2 -3 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

Place the chicken into a pot along with the spices, onion, cinnamon sticks, & 2 tbsp of the butter.
Pour in the chicken stock & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 45-60 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
Take the chicken out of the broth. Turn up the heat & boil until the sauce is reduce to 2 cups. Remove the chicken from the bones. Discard the cinnamon sticks & bones.
Pour the 2 cups of sauce in with the dry couscous, stir. Cover & let sit for 8-10 minutes. Uncover & add the rest of the butter, stir until melted.
Dump half the couscous onto a serving platter. Flatten into a large circle then arrange the chicken in a single layer over the couscous. Spread the rest of the couscous over the chicken to form another flat circle.
Dust a fine layer of confectioners sugar over the couscous & decorate with thin lines of cinnamon. Serve with a small bowl of confectioners sugar & cinnamon on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	592.47 Kcal (2481 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.89g	15%
Cholesterol	160.16mg	53%
Sodium	808.59mg	34%
Potassium	769.44mg	16%
Total Carbs	74.59g	25%
Sugars	9.84g	39%
Dietary Fiber	4.88g	20%
Protein	47.68g	95%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	71.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.76 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.17g	15%
Cholesterol	35.08mg	53%
Sodium	177.09mg	34%
Potassium	168.52mg	16%
Total Carbs	16.34g	25%
Sugars	2.16g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	20%
Protein	10.44g	95%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	18%
Calcium	15.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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