Moroccan Seasoned Chicken With Pine Nut Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Seasoned Chicken With Pine Nut Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 lbs chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 lemons (1 thinly sliced, the other juiced); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup large green olives; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 cup fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 lbs chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 lemons (1 thinly sliced, the other juiced)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup large green olives
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup fresh parsley

1
In a large bowl, combine paprika, turmeric, coriander, cumin and cinnamon; add chicken and toss.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat and cook chicken until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add onion, garlic and lemon slices; season with salt and pepper.
4
Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 6 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup chicken stock, olives, and lemon juice; scrape brown bits from bottom of pan, remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Heat the remaining chicken stock and butter in a medium saucepan until boiling; stir in couscous, cover, and turn off the heat; let stand 5 minutes.
7
Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in pine nuts.
8
Serve the chicken and sauce over the couscous and sprinkle with parsley.

1038

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Seasoned Chicken With Pine Nut 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.

Moroccan Seasoned Chicken With Pine Nut Couscous

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