Hajar's Chicken And Raisin Couscous Topping

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs chicken, cut in 6 pieces loose skin & fat removed i use 2 whole large leg quarters
• 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 cup onion, sliced in half moons
• 1 cup ripe tomato, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup dark raisin

Recipe

• 1 saute the onions in the oil until they just begin to take on color.
• 2 add the spices and saute 45 seconds.
• 3 place the remaining ingredients, except the raisins, in the bottom of the couscousier (cuscus) or large stew pot/dutch oven . bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
• 4 add the raisins and simmer for 15-30 minutes gently or until very tender.
• 5 serve the chicken, chick peas, raisins, and sauce together in a dish or bowl over couscous.
• 6 servings depend upon the amount of couscous used. for 5-8 people i used 1kg. if your chicken is falling off the bone as it should be, then with the other ingredients this should heartily serve 6-8. we don't take 1/2 a chicken leg quarter for one person but rather small pieces of meat along with the other ingredients and the couscous.