How to Make Moroccan Chicken

I got this recipe from an Israeli friend who is a wonderful cook. It's a favorite among my family and friends.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 boneless chicken thighs
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1 med onion, chopped
• 2 med cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 3 tbsps honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup couscous

1. In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over med heat. Add chicken and sprinkle lightly with 1/8 tsp salt and add the pepper to taste; saute for a few minutes unitl brown. Remove from pan.
2. Add 1 tsp oil to pan, add onion and garlic until softened. Stir in tomato sauce, honey, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Put chicken back in pan and coat with the sauce. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Baste with sauce. Uncover and simmer 10 mins to thicken the sauce.
4. In a med saucepan, bring the water and 1/8 tsp salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous and bring back to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat and seat aside for 5 mins. Fluff with fork
5. Serve chicken and sauce over the couscous. Yum, yum!