Seared Chicken Breast and Raisin Couscous with Moroccan Tangine Sauce - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 3 shallots, sliced
• 1 / 4 Cup minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 1 / 2 Tablespoons coriander seed
• 1 whole star anise
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 whole allspice
• 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 / 2 Cup fresh orange juice
• 1 / 2 Cup roasted chicken stock
• Pinch of saffron
• 3 / 4 Cup California golden raisins
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chervil leaves
• Oil; for frying
• 12 skinless chicken breasts (3 ounces each)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1 / 2 Cups California raisins
• Hot water
• 1 1 / 2 Cups medium-grind couscous
• 1 / 2 Cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 fresh ripe apples, cored and diced
• 1 1 / 2 Teaspoons butter
• Whipped cream; for garnish