3 middle eastern chicken nut couscous Recipes

ground cumin, dried chilli flakes, cinnamon, ground coriander seeds, freshly ground black pepper, ground turmeric, if you have it or can buy it ,10 tsp ras-al-hanout spice mix, sea salt, chicken about 3 & 1/2 lbs ,cut into 8 pieces, olive oil, fresh ginger ,cut into matchsticks, garlic cloves ,crushed, tomato paste, amount saffron threads -optional, fresh thyme, grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, honey, green chillis ,split lengthways, onion diced, dried apricots ,halved, dried dates ,pitted and halved, carrot diced, chicken stock cubes, dry white wine, fresh mint sprigs for serving, fresh shelled pistachio nuts, couscous to serve, natural yoghurt to serve

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces), onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, shredded carrot, fresh bay leaf (i used dried), smoked paprika, ground cumin, coriander, ground cinnamon, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped dried fruits (i used dates and apricots), lemon , juice and zest of, pitted mixed olive, chopped, chicken stock, divided, butter, pine nuts, sliced almonds, couscous, chopped fresh parsley