Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 can (14 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup drained canned chickpeas, rinsed
  • 3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 box (5.8 ounces) couscous

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Place the flour in an ovenproof bag; shake to coat inside.
  • Place bag in a small roasting pan.
  • Season chicken with the salt, and place in bag.
  • Add broth, chickpeas, carrots, raisins, onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, mustard, and zest to bag; tie bag closed, and shake to combine.
  • Set in pan, and make four 1/2-inch slits in bag near opening.
  • Bake chicken mixture in bag in the roasting pan until chicken is very tender, 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the couscous according to package instructions, omitting any fat.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over couscous.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 381
  • Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg
  • Carbohydrate: 46g
  • Sodium: 473mg
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g