exotic & impressive one pot MOROCCAN CHICKEN | unbelievably delicious on an $8 budget!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while pork can be a less expensive protein.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs maintain sweetness, while raisins are often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Measure out 1 cup of couscous and 1 cup of water that has come to a boil in a pot.

Add a little bit of salt to the boiling water, stir in the couscous, turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and set aside for about 5 minutes.

Prepare the chicken thighs by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat a pan over medium to high heat and add about 0.5 tablespoons of neutral oil to coat the bottom.

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan to render the fat and brown them, seasoning the other side with salt and pepper.

Dice the yellow onion and set aside, then chop the garlic.

Check on the chicken thighs and ensure they are browned on both sides, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

Add more oil to the pan if needed, about 1 tablespoon, then add the diced onion and stir to cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the garlic and spices (cumin, smoked paprika, ground ginger, ground coriander, cinnamon, cayenne) to the pan and stir to bloom the spices for about 1 minute.

Add the chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and raisins to the pan, and add a little water to the tomato can to get all the tomato goodness out.

Return the chicken thighs to the pan, ensuring they are submerged in the mixture, and bring to a simmer.

Cover the pan and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Once done, serve the chicken tagine over the prepared couscous and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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