Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 5 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
  • 5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs vertically sliced onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs (4)
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
  • 4 cups hot cooked couscous

Method

  • Place cumin seeds, coriander seeds and the whole allspice in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Combine cumin mixture, nutmeg, ginger, red pepper, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon cumin mixture, sugar, and black pepper; cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Add broth, and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add raisins, chicken, and chickpeas; cover and bake chicken mixture at 375° for 30 minutes. Serve with couscous.