Chicken Couscous Recipe

Name: Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; pinch of saffron powder; 1 c. chopped onions; 2 (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth, divided; 1 (14 oz.) can plum tomatoes, drained; 1/2 lb. turnips, peeled and cubed; 10 pearl onions, peeled (3 oz.); 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 sprigs plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro; 2 small zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (1/2 lb.); 1/2 c. frozen baby peas; 1 jalapeno chili, minced or 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 c. quick-cooking couscous (semolina)

Servings: persons

2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp. turmeric
pinch of saffron powder
1 c. chopped onions
2 (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth, divided
1 (14 oz.) can plum tomatoes, drained
1/2 lb. turnips, peeled and cubed
10 pearl onions, peeled (3 oz.)
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 small zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (1/2 lb.)
1/2 c. frozen baby peas
1 jalapeno chili, minced or 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 c. quick-cooking couscous (semolina)

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt and pepper.
3
Add to skillet with the turmeric and saffron.
4
Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
5
Stir in the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes more.
6
Add 1 can of the chicken broth and the tomatoes (breaking them up with a spoon), turnips, pearl onions, cinnamon stick, parsley and cilantro sprigs.
7
Cook until liquid is reduced by three quarters, 20 minutes.
8
Add the zucchini, peas and jalapeno chili.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, salt, fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Couscous

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