Orange-Tomato Couscous With Chicken Recipe

Name: Orange-Tomato Couscous With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed (about 1 1/2 pounds); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, divided; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped and divided; 1 orange, scrubbed, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup whole wheat couscous

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed (about 1 1/2 pounds)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, divided
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped and divided
1 orange, scrubbed, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup whole wheat couscous

1
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
2
Season with salt, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon cumin.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan.
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
9
Add tomatoes and their juice, chickpeas, broth, 2 tablespoons cilantro and orange slices; bring to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits.
10
Return the chicken and any collected juice to the pan; cover and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
11
Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
12
Bring the cooking liquid back to a boil; stir in couscous and place the chicken thighs on top of the mixture.
13
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
14
Garnish with the remaining cilantro.

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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: 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed (about 1 1/2 pounds), ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided, and more.

Yes, Orange-Tomato Couscous With Chicken 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.

Orange-Tomato Couscous With Chicken

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