Green-Olive Chicken and Couscous Recipe

Name: Green-Olive Chicken and Couscous
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb chicken breast, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 zucchini, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 12 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; salt and pepper; 1 cup green olives, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 (10 ounce) box instant couscous; 14 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 14 cup mint leaf, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 teaspoon fennel seed
1 pinch ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
1 cup green olives, chopped
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) box instant couscous
14 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
14 cup mint leaf, finely chopped

1
In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the onion, zucchini, garlic, lemon peel, crushed red pepper, fennel seeds and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper.
4
Cook for 5 minutes, then add the olives and cook for 3 minutes more.
5
Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
6
Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
7
Fluff with a fork and add the parsley, mint, and lemon juice; toss.

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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: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb chicken breast, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 zucchini, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green-Olive Chicken and 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.

Green-Olive Chicken and Couscous

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