Not Your Mothers Couscous Recipe

Name: Not Your Mothers Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 3/4 pounds small onions (1 1/2 to 2 inches across), stem and root ends removed (about 8 cups); 1 cup rice bran; One 4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into about 16 small pieces through the bone; 1 pound white mushrooms, stemmed and quartered (about 5 cups); 1 1/2 pounds yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, deribbed, and cut into 1-inch squares (6 to 7 cups); 1 head garlic, smashed, cloves separated, and peeled; 2 cups unsweetened dried apricots; 12 Preserved Lemon wedges; Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 2 tablespoons harissa; 4 cups chicken stock, fake chicken stock, or sterile-pack; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; 6 cups cooked quinoa (see Notes); 1 1/2 cups whole roasted almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 3/4 pounds small onions (1 1/2 to 2 inches across), stem and root ends removed (about 8 cups)
1 cup rice bran
One 4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into about 16 small pieces through the bone
1 pound white mushrooms, stemmed and quartered (about 5 cups)
1 1/2 pounds yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, deribbed, and cut into 1-inch squares (6 to 7 cups)
1 head garlic, smashed, cloves separated, and peeled
2 cups unsweetened dried apricots
12 Preserved Lemon wedges
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons harissa
4 cups chicken stock, fake chicken stock, or sterile-pack
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
6 cups cooked quinoa (see Notes)
1 1/2 cups whole roasted almonds

1
Heat the oil in a 6-quart braising pot over high heat.
2
When the oil shimmers, add the onions.
3
Cook until light brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Move the onions to a platter.
5
Spread the rice bran on a newspaper or large sheet of parchment and dredge the chicken in it.
6
Working in small batches (3 to 4 pieces at a time), brown each piece of chicken in the hot oil, then move to a platter when done.
7
When finished browning the chicken, reduce the heat to low and return the onions and chicken to the pot.
8
Add the mushrooms, yellow peppers, garlic, apricots, lemon wedges, cinnamon, and harissa.
9
Pour in the chicken stock and stir to combine.
10
Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes.
11
Remove the lid and simmer for 30 minutes more.
12
Season with the lemon juice and salt to taste.
13
Serve with a bowl of quinoa and almonds on the side for people to add if they wish.

1686

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

111

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 3/4 pounds small onions (1 1/2 to 2 inches across), stem and root ends removed (about 8 cups), 1 cup rice bran, One 4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into about 16 small pieces through the bone, and more.

Yes, Not Your Mothers 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.

Not Your Mothers Couscous

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