Protein

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1.5 tsp ground ginger
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup dried apricots (halved)
• to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups couscous
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
• for serving Lemon wedges