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Instructions

• STEP 1

  Place spices in a medium bowl and stir to combine.

  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp turmeric, ground
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

• STEP 2

  Pat chicken dry with paper towels and add to the bowl with the spices. Toss to coat, then using your fingers, rub spices into the chicken.

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless skinless

• STEP 3

  Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• STEP 4

  Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown 6-8 minutes (the chicken won't be cooked all the way through). Remove to a plate.

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• STEP 5

  Meanwhile, wash, dry, trim, and peel squash; halve lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and medium dice. Place in a 4-quart slow cooker insert.

  • 1 small butternut squash

• STEP 6

  Peel, halve, and slice onion crosswise into ¼-inch thick half-moons. Add to the insert with the squash.

  • 1 medium yellow onion

• STEP 7

  Peel and halve garlic. Add to the insert, along with broth, then stir to combine.

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

• STEP 8

  Add chicken to the insert, arranging on top of the squash mixture. Cover and cook until squash is tender, chicken is cooked through, and sauce has thickened, 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.

• STEP 9

  About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, place additional broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous, and stir. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous

• STEP 10

  Meanwhile, roughly chop apricots and olives.

  • 10 dried apricots
  • 2/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted

• STEP 11

  When the chicken is done, carefully transfer thighs to a plate, leaving the squash and cooking juices behind. Add apricots and olives to the insert, then stir to combine.

• STEP 12

  To serve, divide couscous, chicken, squash, and sauce between plates or bowls. Enjoy!