Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat Couscous Recipe

Name: Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 clove garlic; 2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1 can chicken broth; 1/2 c. dried apricots; 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest; 2 tsp. minced, peeled fresh ginger; 1 c. whole wheat couscous; 1 c. pomegranate seeds

Servings: persons

1 Chicken
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
2 clove garlic
2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. garam masala
1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1 can chicken broth
1/2 c. dried apricots
1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
2 tsp. minced, peeled fresh ginger
1 c. whole wheat couscous
1 c. pomegranate seeds

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
3
In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add chicken to Dutch oven in batches and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
5
Transfer chicken pieces to a plate.
6
Add onion and garlic to Dutch oven and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Add cumin and garam masala and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir in flour, then 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, apricots, lemon zest, and ginger.
8
Bring sauce to a boil, stirring; return chicken to Dutch oven.
9
Cover and bake until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 40 minutes.
10
Serve chicken over couscous; spoon sauce over and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Chicken, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper, 2 tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat 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.

Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat Couscous

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