Greek Chicken Stew With Cinnamon Couscous

Description

I was hesitant about trying this recipe since i'm not a fan of raisins or garbanzo beans. I'm glad i did because it is very tasty! From sara's secrets on the food network.

Ingredients

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Onion
• Green Bell Pepper
• Garlic
• All Purpose Greek Seasoning
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Garbanzo Beans
• Chicken Broth
• Bay Leaves
• Pepper
• Oven-roasted Deli Chicken
• Kalamata Olive
• Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Couscous
• Raisins
• Cinnamon
• Orange Juice

Instructions

1. To make the stew:
2. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat
3. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes
4. Add the garlic and greek seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly
5. Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, broth, bay leaves and pepper
6. Stir well
7. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently
8. Add the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes
9. Stir frequently to prevent sticking
10. Remove the bay leaves and discard
11. Stir in the olives and lemon juice and serve immediately over the couscous
12. To make the couscous:
13. While the stew is simmering, bring the broth, olive oil and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat
14. Stir in the couscous and raisins, cover, and remove the pan from heat
15. When the moisture has been absorbed, about 5 minutes, sprinkle the cinnamon and orange juice over the couscous
16. Fluff with a fork to combine the flavors and loosen the couscous
17. Do not stir