Chicken and Mushrooms with Couscous Recipe

Name: Chicken and Mushrooms with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, halved; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (2 to 2 1/2 pounds); 1 cup whole-wheat or regular couscous; 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or dill; Plain yogurt, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, halved
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
1 cup whole-wheat or regular couscous
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or dill
Plain yogurt, for serving (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the mushrooms, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a rimmed baking sheet.
2
Rub the chicken breasts with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange the chicken skin-side up among the mushrooms.
4
Roast until the chicken skin is crisp and golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cook the couscous with the chopped apricots as the package directs.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer the chicken to plates.
8
Toss the mushrooms with the lemon juice, cilantro or dill, and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve the chicken with the mushrooms, couscous and yogurt.
10
Per serving: Calories 535; Fat 22 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 111 mg; Sodium 346 mg; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 48 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, halved, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, smashed, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Mushrooms with Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Mushrooms with Couscous

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