Moroccan Tomato Chicken With Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Tomato Chicken With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g chicken legs (skinless); 1 tablespoon moroccan mixed spice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or olive oil); 1 brown onion (large finely chopped); 1 tomatoes (large finely chopped); 1 zucchini (large finely chopped); 1 cup couscous; 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder; 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped flat-leaf); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated)

Servings: persons

1
Toss chicken in spice mix.
2
Heat oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat and add chicken and cook, turning for 3 minutes or until browned all over.
3
Remove from pan and add onion to pan and cook and stir for 3 minutes or until soft and then add tomato and 1 cup boiling water and mix well.
4
Add chicken and bring to a simmer, cover, cook stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
5
Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
6
Meanwhile place couscous and stock powder in a medium heatproof bowl and stir in 1 cup boiling water, cover with plastic food wrap, set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and then using a fork, fluff and separate grains.
7
Combine parsley and zest in a small bowl and then add half the parsley mix to the couscous and toss to combine.
8
Spoon chicken and sauce over couscous and serve sprinkled with remaining parsley mix.

387

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 800 g chicken legs (skinless), 1 tablespoon moroccan mixed spice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or olive oil), 1 brown onion (large finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Moroccan Tomato Chicken With 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 Tomato Chicken With Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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