Recipe for Saffron Chicken Couscous 
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Yield:
2
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 x boneless skinless chicken breast half cut into strips
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp crushed saffron threads
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 sm red bell pepper cored, seeded and diced
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 tbl olive oil
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
2 tbl raisins
1 tbl minced cilantro
1/4 tsp hot red pepper sauce
Salt freshly ground
Instructions:
Instructions: CookOs notes: The characteristic flavor and aroma of pure saffron are incomparable, but itOs expensive. If necessary, substitute about 3/4 teaspoon turmeric, which imparts pleasant flavor and intense yellow color.

Procedure: Combine chicken with broth and saffron in medium pan and cook over low heat until chicken is firm and white throughout, about 10 minutes. Cover to keep warm and set aside. Combine onion, bell pepper, broccoli and olive oil in medium skillet and saute until onion is tender and broccoli is glossy. Add cumin, ginger and cinnamon and stir well.

Pour chicken broth and chicken into vegetable mixture and bring to boil. Stir in couscous and raisins. Remove from heat. Cover and set aside 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in cilantro, red pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

Presentation: Fluff up couscous mixture with fork. Serve hot.

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