Chicken With Apricots, Olives & Couscous Recipe

Name: Chicken With Apricots, Olives & Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs (2-2.5 lbs.); Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 3 TABs EVOO; 2 medium onion, each cut into 6 wedges; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 3/4 tsp dried mint; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 8 oz. dried apricots; 3/4 cup small green olives, such as picholine or Provencal; 1 box of prepared couscous

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs (2-2.5 lbs.)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
3 TABs EVOO
2 medium onion, each cut into 6 wedges
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3/4 tsp dried mint
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
8 oz. dried apricots
3/4 cup small green olives, such as picholine or Provencal
1 box of prepared couscous

1
For the chicken: Position a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
2
Season chicken thighs generously with S&P. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat until shimmering.
3
Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden and crispy, about 8 minutes. Turn chicken and brown for 2 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
4
Pour off 2 tabs of the pan drippings and reserve; leave remaining drippings in the skillet.
5
Add the onions, garlic, mint and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until the onions are tender, about 8 minutes.
6
Stir in apricots and olives. Arrange the chicken, skin side up, on top of the onion mixture and bake, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked thorugh, about 30 minutes.
7
While the chicken bakes, make the couscous.
8
Serve chicken atop couscous.

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs (2-2.5 lbs.), Kosher salt and ground black pepper, 3 TABs EVOO, 2 medium onion, each cut into 6 wedges, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Apricots, Olives & 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 With Apricots, Olives & Couscous

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