Couscous With Chicken Recipe

Name: Couscous With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous (*); 4 skinless chicken breasts; 3 tomatoes (chopped) or 12 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 medium carrots (peeled, cut in small pieces); 1 medium zucchini (cut in small pieces); 3 bay leaves; 3 whole cloves, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric or 1/4 teaspoon curry; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (berbere); salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups couscous (*)
4 skinless chicken breasts
3 tomatoes (chopped) or 12 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 medium carrots (peeled, cut in small pieces)
1 medium zucchini (cut in small pieces)
3 bay leaves
3 whole cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric or 1/4 teaspoon curry
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (berbere)
salt and black pepper

1
Clean the chicken breasts with cold water, lemon/lime and a pinch of salt.
2
Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry; cut as desired.
3
Saute the onion with oil until tender.
4
Add to the the onion, the chicken breasts, cloves, cinnamon; stir-fry until the chicken turns to golden brown.
5
Combine the chicken, the tomatoes, red chili pepper, curry or turmeric, carrots, zucchini; cook for five minutes.
6
Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, salt and black pepper; Cook for 15 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous following direction from the package.
8
In a serving dish, place the chicken and sauce in the middle and the couscous around it.
9
Serve it warm.

373

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups couscous (*), 4 skinless chicken breasts, 3 tomatoes (chopped) or 12 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Couscous With Chicken 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 With Chicken

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