Yummy in the Tummy #4

Hmmm, this was good!!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
t/8 tsp pepper
2 tsp all purpose flour
4 chicken thighs skin removed (I used the boneless, skinless kind and also threw in a boneless, skinless breast)
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
Couscous cooked per package directions

Sauce:
2 shallots chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbls chicken broth, divided
4 pitted dates, chopped
1 tsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. set aside 1 tsp spice mixture; add flour to remaining mixture and sprinkle over chicken.

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and dates. Bring to boil. reduce heat; return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. ( I had to add a little bit more broth because it was getting too thick)

Remove chicken and keep warm. combine flour with reserved spice mixture and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve sauce with chicken and couscous.