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Spiced Chicken Couscous Recipe

Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this vibrant Spiced Chicken Couscous recipe! Bursting with fragrant spices and tender chicken, this dish is surprisingly quick and easy – ready in just 30 minutes. The couscous, infused with flavorful broth, is so delicious, it's worth making on its own! A perfect midweek meal that's both satisfying and exciting.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 465.3 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiced Chicken Couscous

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How to Make Spiced Chicken Couscous

  1. **Prep the Zucchini:** Cut 1 medium zucchini into 3-inch logs, halve lengthwise, and trim out the soft seeded center. Cut each half lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick strips. (For variation, substitute 1/2 a zucchini with a yellow summer squash).
  2. **Spice it Up:** In a small bowl, combine the spices (see ingredient list for amounts).
  3. **Season the Chicken:** Sprinkle 1/3 of the spice blend over 1 lb of cubed chicken and rub it in.
  4. **Simmer the Broth:** In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce to a boil.
  5. **Infuse the Broth:** Add the remaining spice blend to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to a high simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. **Prepare the Couscous:** In a covered bowl, combine 1 cup couscous and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  7. **Hydrate the Couscous:** Add 1 1/3 cups of the hot spiced broth from the saucepan to the couscous. Cover and let sit until ready to serve.
  8. **Cook the Chicken and Veggies:** Add the seasoned chicken and 1 cup chopped carrots to the simmering broth. Cook for 3 minutes.
  9. **Add Zucchini and Currants:** Add the zucchini strips and 1/4 cup currants (or raisins) to the broth. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. **Fluff and Serve:** Fluff the couscous with a fork and place it on a serving plate.
  11. **Garnish and Enjoy:** Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, vegetables, and currants to the top of the couscous. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup slivered almonds. Serve the remaining spicy broth alongside. For a thicker sauce, whisk 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch or arrowroot into the broth and bring to a quick boil for 1 minute to thicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

7g

Carbs

20g

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