Chicken Couscous Recipe

Name: Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 lg. onions, sliced thinly; 2 cups celery, sliced in diagonal 1-inch pieces; 3 md. potatoes, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 lg. yam; sweet potato, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces; 6 lg. carrots, sliced thinly on the diagonal; 1 lg. zucchini, unpeeled, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. ground saffron; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. sweet paprika; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 2 chickens, cut into 8 pieces each; Olive oil, for drizzling; 1 can (1 lb.) garbanzos, drained; 1 pkg. (4 oz.) dried peaches; other dried fruit, cut into lg. dice; 1/2 cup dark raisins; 1 can (1 lb.) can diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lg. onions, sliced thinly
2 cups celery, sliced in diagonal 1-inch pieces
3 md. potatoes, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lg. yam
sweet potato, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
6 lg. carrots, sliced thinly on the diagonal
1 lg. zucchini, unpeeled, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground saffron
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sweet paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 can (1 lb.) garbanzos, drained
1 pkg. (4 oz.) dried peaches
other dried fruit, cut into lg. dice
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 can (1 lb.) can diced tomatoes

1
Heat the 2 Tbsp oil in very large pressure cooker or very large, heavy Dutch oven with lid.
2
Cook onions till they are translucent.
3
Stir in celery, potatoes, yam or sweet potato, carrots, and zucchini.
4
Combine garlic powder, saffron (or turmeric), cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
5
Sprinkle a small amount of seasonings over vegetables.
6
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer over the vegetables.
7
Drizzle with a small amount of the olive oil, then sprinkle with seasonings.
8
Top with chicken wings, then legs and thighs, drizzling with more oil and sprinkling with remaining seasonings on each layer.
9
Spread the garbanzos over the chicken.
10
Top the chicken with dried peaches and raisins.
11
Pour the undrained tomatoes over the top.
12
Cover pot and cook at low pressure for 45 minutes or, if using a Dutch oven, cover and place in preheated 325F oven and bake for 1-3/4 to 2 hours.
13
(Test a thigh for doneness.)
14
To serve: Place spoonfuls of steamed couscous in bowls.
15
Place one or two pieces of chicken on couscous and top with vegetables, beans, fruit and some of the sauce from the bottom of the pot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 2 lg. onions, sliced thinly, 2 cups celery, sliced in diagonal 1-inch pieces, 3 md. potatoes, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces, 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.

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Chicken Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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