Moroccan Chicken and Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds); Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoons harissa; 1/2 cup pitted green olives; 1/2 preserved lemon, pulp discarded and peel thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup couscous; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Season the chicken with salt.
3
In a large, deep ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
4
Cook the chicken, skin side down, over moderately high heat until the skin is browned all over, about 8 minutes.
5
Transfer the chicken to a plate and spread the skin side with the harissa.
6
Add the olives, preserved lemon peel and garlic to the skillet and cook over low heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Add the couscous and stir until coated with oil.
8
Add the chicken broth and season with salt.
9
Nestle the chicken in the couscous skin side up.
10
Bring the broth to a simmer.
11
Cover and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the couscous has absorbed the broth.
12
Transfer the chicken to plates.
13
Fluff the couscous with a fork and season with salt.
14
Spoon the couscous beside the chicken, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

509

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Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds), Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoons harissa, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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