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Moroccan Chicken Pritikin Style

this is a surprisingly delicious chicken dish that uses no added fat or salt, and sets off the couscous perfectly. don't skip the sultanas even if you're not fond of them - they don't overpower the sauce but add a subtle sweetness to the whole dish.

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Ingredients

  • chicken breasts
  • onions
  • green capsicum
  • carrots
  • potatoes
  • tomatoes with juice
  • sultana
  • soy sauce
  • ground ginger
  • turmeric
  • cayenne pepper
  • saffron strands
  • water
  • chickpeas
  • zucchini
  • green peas
  • couscous

Preparation

  1. 1place chicken , onions , capsicum , carrots , potatoes , tomatoes , sultanas and all seasonings
  2. 2add enough water or stock to just cover ingredients
  3. 3bring to the boil , reduce heat and simmer 40 mins
  4. 4add chickpeas and zucchini and cook a further 20 minutes
  5. 5stir in green peas then turn off heat
  6. 6cook couscous by boiling 2 cups water , then add couscous , cover and let stand 5 minutes
  7. 7use a fork to separate grains and fluff up