Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Harissa Yogurt Recipe

Name: Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Harissa Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken stock or water; 7 oz couscous; 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley; 2 tbsp finely chopped mint, plus extra leaves for garnish; 1 None lemon, zested; 8 None chicken tenderloins, halved widthwise; 2/3 cup flour; 1 None large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; None None Harissa Yogurt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 None red pepper, seeded, chopped; 1 None long red chili pepper, seeded, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; None None vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken stock or water
7 oz couscous
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped mint, plus extra leaves for garnish
1 None lemon, zested
8 None chicken tenderloins, halved widthwise
2/3 cup flour
1 None large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
None None Harissa Yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 None red pepper, seeded, chopped
1 None long red chili pepper, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
None None vegetable oil, for frying

1
Bring stock or water to a boil in a saucepan. Place couscous in a bowl and pour in hot stock or water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 5 mins. Fluff with a fork to separate. Stir in herbs and 3/4 of zest.
2
Coat chicken pieces in flour. Dip into combined egg and milk. Coat well with couscous mixture and chill for 15 mins.
3
Meanwhile, for the harissa yogurt, heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan on high. Saute pepper, chili pepper and garlic for 4-5 mins until tender. Place mixture in a food processor with remaining olive oil and process until smooth. Stir in yogurt and transfer to a serving bowl.
4
Heat vegetable oil in same cleaned frying pan on high. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 mins each side, until golden and cooked. Drain on paper towels. Top with remaining zest and mint leaves, to serve, and accompany with the harissa yogurt.

725

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken stock or water, 7 oz couscous, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 2 tbsp finely chopped mint, plus extra leaves for garnish, and more.

Yes, Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Harissa Yogurt 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.

Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Harissa Yogurt

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