Dajaj Bil Couscous Recipe

Name: Dajaj Bil Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 1/2 lbs chicken; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); salt and pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups couscous, Lebanese-style; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 1/2 lbs chicken
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups couscous, Lebanese-style
2 tablespoons butter

1
In a large pan (large enough to hold the chicken), fry the onion and garlic in the olive oil until onion becomes soft and translucent.
2
Put in the chicken and pour 4-1/2 cups of water (it won't be sufficient to cover). Add spices.
3
Cover and simmer for 1 - 1-1/2 hours so chicken is so tender it's falling off the bone, turning once halfway through.
4
Take out the chicken and remove skin and bones. Cut into small pieces.
5
Bring the sauce to a boil and add lemon juice.
6
Throw in the couscous. Cook for approximately 8 minutes (until tender). (you can add 1 cup of boiling water if necessary during this time)
7
Stir in the butter and place the chicken pieces back in the pan.
8
Heat through before serving.

941

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 3 1/2 lbs chicken, and more.

Yes, Dajaj Bil Couscous 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.

Dajaj Bil Couscous

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