Couscous Royale Recipe

Name: Couscous Royale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds small chicken thighs; 12 ounces Merguez or spicy Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 onions, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 1/2 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 rutabaga, parsnip, or turnip - peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon harissa, or to taste; 1 bay leaf; 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds small chicken thighs
12 ounces Merguez or spicy Italian sausage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 onions, minced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 rutabaga, parsnip, or turnip - peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon harissa, or to taste
1 bay leaf
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup plain yogurt

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown on both sides; set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add sausage, and cook sausage until no longer pink; set aside.
2
Stir garlic and onions into skillet; cook until onions have softened and turned translucent. Stir in the carrots, celery, rutabaga, green pepper, red pepper, diced tomatoes, garbanzos, and 2 cups chicken stock. Season with thyme, turmeric, cayenne, harissa, and bay leaf. Cut sausage into 1--inch pieces, and add to skillet along with chicken. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. When the chicken is done, stir in the zucchini, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
While the chicken is cooking, mix 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) into couscous in a heatproof bowl. Bring 2 cups of chicken stock to a boil and stir into the couscous, cover, and keep hot.
4
Serve chicken stew over the couscous with a dollop of yogurt.

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pounds small chicken thighs, 12 ounces Merguez or spicy Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Couscous Royale 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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Couscous Royale

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Variations & substitutions

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