Moroccan Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Moroccan Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/3 cup couscous; 1/2 cup boiling chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 8 small dried apricot halves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin, pounded to an even thickness; 1 tablespoon harissa (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/3 cup couscous
1/2 cup boiling chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
8 small dried apricot halves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin, pounded to an even thickness
1 tablespoon harissa (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small saucepan.
3
Add the cinnamon stick, cumin and coriander and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute.
4
Off the heat, add the couscous and boiling stock, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the apricots, pine nuts and parsley.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Let cool to room temperature, then remove the cinnamon stick.
8
Using your fingers, loosen the chicken breast skin.
9
Stuff the couscous under the skin, pressing it into an even layer.
10
In a small bowl, mix the harissa with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
11
Brush the chicken skin with the harissa oil and season with salt and pepper.
12
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet.
13
Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 4 minutes.
14
Turn the chicken.
15
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the chicken for about 10 minutes, or until white throughout.
16
Serve at once.

581

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Breasts 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.

Moroccan Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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