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 ounces couscous; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley finely; 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish; 1 lemon zested; 8 chicken tenderloins halved widthwise; 2/3 cup flour; 1 large egg lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; yogurt Harissa; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 red pepper seeded, chopped; 1 red chili pepper long, seeded, chopped; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken stock or water
7 ounces couscous
2 tablespoons chopped parsley finely
2 tablespoons mint finely chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish
1 lemon zested
8 chicken tenderloins halved widthwise
2/3 cup flour
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
yogurt Harissa
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red pepper seeded, chopped
1 red chili pepper long, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
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 ounces couscous, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley finely, 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped, 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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