Spiced Chicken & Pearl Couscous

Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs — 2 1/3 lb boneless skinless ($8.00)
• Olive Oil — 2 Tbsp searing ($0.40)
• Garlic Powder — 1/2 tsp seasoning ($0.05)
• Paprika — 1/2 tsp seasoning ($0.05)
• Salt and Pepper — 1 tsp seasoning ($0.05)
• Pearl Couscous — 12 oz dry 2 cups ($2.00)
• Vegetable Broth — 2 1/2 cups liquid ($1.00)
• Carrots — 3 large grated ($0.75)
• Onion — 1/2 large diced ($0.25)
• Garlic — 3 cloves crushed ($0.20)
• Olive Oil — 1 Tbsp saute veg ($0.20)
• Cumin — 1/2 tsp seasoning ($0.05)
• Turmeric — 1/4 tsp seasoning ($0.05)
• Cinnamon — 1/4 tsp seasoning ($0.05)
• Fresh Parsley — 1/2 cup fresh chopped ($1.70)

Instructions

1. 1Sear Chicken — Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet. Season chicken with garlic powder paprika salt and pepper. Sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. 2Saute Aromatics — In same pan add 1 tbsp olive oil diced onion crushed garlic and grated carrots. Saute until soft.
3. 3Simmer Couscous — Add cumin turmeric and cinnamon to veggies. Stir in pearl couscous coating it in the oil and spices. Pour in vegetable broth. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed approximately 10 minutes.
4. 4Assemble — Fold fresh chopped parsley into couscous. Divide into 6 containers topping each with seared chicken.