One Pot Moroccan Chicken + Chickpeas with Pistachio Couscous and Goat Cheese.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

skinless chicken (cut into bite size pieces (or swap in 2 more cup cooked chickpeas or your favorite veggies), I used a mix of thighs and breasts)

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

cumin

3/4 tsp

cinnamon

1/2 tsp

coriander

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper (or more to your liking)

1/2 tsp

pepper

1/2 tsp

salt

onion (thinly sliced)

1 tsp

fresh ginger (grated)

2 cloves

garlic (minced or grated)

red pepper (chopped)

carrots (chopped)

3 tbsp

tomato paste

chipotle chile pepper in adobo (minced)

2 cups

chicken broth (or veggie broth)

2 cups

cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained if using canned)

lemon (zest + juice)

1/4 cup

fresh cilantro (plus more for serving)

3 cups

cooked couscous

1/4 cup

chopped pistachios

medjool dates (sliced (optional))

2 oz

goat cheese (crumbled)