Chicken Thighs with Ptitim and Root Vegetables Draft

What you need

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 carrots, cut into small dice
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
• 1 light green pepper (such as Cubanelle), cut into small dice
• 1 zucchini, cut into small dice
• 2 parsley roots, peeled and cut into small dice
• 2¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into medium pieces
• 1⅛ lb rice-shaped ptitim (Israeli couscous)
• 1 tbsp chicken soup powder, heaping
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp baharat spice blend, or chicken grill seasoning
• 4 cups water, 1 liter
• ½ cup parsley, chopped