Chicken with Apples, Raisins and Olives

2 TBSP butter
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper
1 large apple, cut into 1/3 inch cubes
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup large green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 box (5.8oz) garlic and olive oil couscous
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

In a large skillet, melt butter in the olive oil over medium-high heat.  Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pan and cook, turning once, until golden brown and just firm to the touch (8 minutes).  Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.  Add the apple, raisins, and cinnamon to the skillet with 1/3 cup of water and scrape up the brown bits; season with salt and pepper.  Cover and cook over medium heat until the apple is tender, about 5 minutes.  Cut the chicken into chunks and stir into the skillet.  Add olives and remove from the heat.  Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.  Spoon coucous onto plates and top with the chicken mixture.  Serve with the lemon.  Serves four.

*** We just had this tonight for the first time and it was WONDERFUL.  I only used about 3/4 lb of chicken, and we served it over rice rather than the boxed couscous.