Curry Chicken With Couscous and Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Curry Chicken With Couscous and Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 acorn squash; 1 cup dry couscous; 1 cup water; 1 cup golden raisin; ¼ cup butter; 4 chicken breasts, chopped into 1 inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 cup chopped mushroom; 1 cup sweet corn; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (optional, to spice it up); 1 bunch scallion, chopped

Servings: persons

6 acorn squash
1 cup dry couscous
1 cup water
1 cup golden raisin
¼ cup butter
4 chicken breasts, chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup chopped mushroom
1 cup sweet corn
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (optional, to spice it up)
1 bunch scallion, chopped

1
PREPARE COUS COUS.add cous cous to boiling cup of water.
2
remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.
3
PREPARE SQUASH.Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4
cut tops off of squash, clean out seeds and place open side down in pan with 1/4 of water.
5
bake for 35 minutes or until tender.
6
PREPARE CHICKEN.saute onion, chicken, garlic, curry powder, pepper and paprika in butter for 3-5 minutes until onions are tender.
7
Add bell pepper, corn, scallions, honey and broth.
8
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
9
Cook until chick is no longer pink.
10
add cous cous to curry chicken and remove from heat.
11
stuff cooked acorn squash with cous cous and chicken mixture.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 acorn squash, 1 cup dry couscous, 1 cup water, 1 cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Curry Chicken With Couscous and Acorn Squash 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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Curry Chicken With Couscous and Acorn Squash

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