North American Chicken Couscous Recipe

Name: North American Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 16 peeled baby carrots; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 2-inch wide pieces; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 -3 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking couscous; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 peeled baby carrots
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 2-inch wide pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2 -3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups quick-cooking couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
2
In a big saucepan, cook the onions and garlic in hot oil for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3
Add in chicken and carrots; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes; stir frequently.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, zucchini, raisins, curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt; cover and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is not pink and veggies are crisp-tender.
5
In another saucepan, mix together the remaining chicken broth and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
6
Stir in the couscous; cover.
7
Remove pan from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
8
Fluff couscous with a fork.
9
On individual plates, serve couscous with chicken and veggie mixture on top.
10
Garnish with toasted almonds.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges, 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, North American Chicken 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.

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North American Chicken Couscous

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Variations & substitutions

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