Moroccan Chicken with Prunes

Ingredients

• za'atar spice mix
• chicken thigh fillets
• oil
• butter
• onion
• cinnamon stick
• garlic cloves
• lemon juice
• chicken stock
• prune
• couscous

Preparation

1. 1sprinkle half the spice blend over the chicken
2. 2heat the oil and 20g of the butter in a large saucepan or deep-sided frying pan over medium heat
3. 3cook the chicken in two batches for 5 minutes , or until evenly browned
4. 4remove from the pan , then add the onion and cinnamon stick and cook for 2-3 minutres before adding the garlic
5. 5return the chicken to the pan and add the lemon juice and the remaining spice blend
6. 6season , then cook , covered for 5 minutes
7. 7add the stock and prunes to the pan and bring to the boil
8. 8reduce the heat to medium-low and cook , uncovered , for 15 minutes , or until the chicken is cooked and the liquid has reduced to a sauce
9. 9before serving , stir 20g of the butter into the sauce
10. 10about 10 minutes before the chicken is ready , place the couscous in a heatproof bowl , add 1 1 / 2 cups of the boiling water and stand for 3-5 minutes
11. 11stir in the remaining butter and fluff with a fork until the butter has melted and the grains separate
12. 12serve with the chicken