Spiced Chicken with Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast tenders
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Preparation

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove mixture from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until done. Fluff couscous with a fork.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, chopped onion, and minced garlic, and cook 3 minutes, stirring mixture frequently.
3. Add broth and remaining ingredients to chicken mixture in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer mixture, uncovered, 15 minutes. Serve with couscous.