Moroccan Chicken And Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken And Couscous Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 med. sized onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 sm. red warm peppers, crushed or possibly 1 teaspoon grnd cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grnd nutmeg; 1 c. chicken broth; 1 (2 lb.) roasted chicken, cut into serving pcs; 1/4 pound French beans (or possibly 1/2 can); 1 c. couscous; 1/4 c. minced dates; 1 (16 ounce.) can garbanzo beans (chick peas); 1/2 c. ripe olives, sliced; Lemon slices for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 med. sized onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped
2 sm. red warm peppers, crushed or possibly 1 teaspoon grnd cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon grnd nutmeg
1 c. chicken broth
1 (2 lb.) roasted chicken, cut into serving pcs
1/4 pound French beans (or possibly 1/2 can)
1 c. couscous
1/4 c. minced dates
1 (16 ounce.) can garbanzo beans (chick peas)
1/2 c. ripe olives, sliced
Lemon slices for garnish

1
In Dutch oven, heat oil; saute/fry onion and garlic till tender.
2
With a wooden spoon, stir in ginger, red pepper, nutmeg, and broth.
3
Add in chicken and French beans.
4
Simmer about 10 min till beans are tender.
5
Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding dates when liquid comes to a boil.
6
Stir garbanzo beans and olives into chicken mix; heat through.
7
Serve stew over couscous.
8
Garnish with lemon slices.
9
Serve hot on platter.

289

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 med. sized onion, minced, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken And Couscous Recipe 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!