Orange And Tomato Simmered Chicken With Couscous

Name: Orange And Tomato Simmered Chicken With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium fennel bulb with stalks; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup prechopped onion; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional); 1/3 cup orange juice; 10 pitted kalamata olives, quartered; 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup whole-wheat couscous

Servings: persons

1 medium fennel bulb with stalks
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup prechopped onion
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1/3 cup orange juice
10 pitted kalamata olives, quartered
1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous

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Trim tough outer leaves from fennel; mince feathery fronds to measure 2 tablespoons. Remove and discard stalks. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise; discard core. Vertically slice fennel bulb.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until well browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
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Add sliced fennel, onion, and carrot to pan; cook 3 minutes. Add cinnamon and red pepper, if desired; cook 1 minute. Add orange juice, olives, and tomatoes. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add chicken and accumulated juices to pan. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
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Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Serve chicken and vegetables over couscous. Top with fennel fronds.
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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium fennel bulb with stalks, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Orange And Tomato Simmered 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!