Pistachio Couscous With Chicken Recipe

Name: Pistachio Couscous With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coriander seeds; 2 tbsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil; 4 None chicken breasts, trimmed; 4 oz couscous; 1/4 cup vegetable stock; 3 tbsp butter, chopped; 2 tsp pomegranate molasses (optional); 8 None pitted fresh dates, coarsely chopped; 2 oz unsalted pistachios, toasted, coarsely chopped; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped; None None lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
4 None chicken breasts, trimmed
4 oz couscous
1/4 cup vegetable stock
3 tbsp butter, chopped
2 tsp pomegranate molasses (optional)
8 None pitted fresh dates, coarsely chopped
2 oz unsalted pistachios, toasted, coarsely chopped
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
None None lemon wedges, to serve

1
For the marinade, combine coriander, cumin and cinnamon in a mortar. Using pestle, grind to a powder. Stir in half the oil. Place chicken in a shallow glass bowl. Add marinade and turn to coat. Chill for 10 mins.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the remaining oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add chicken and brown for 4-5 mins on each side or until cooked. Transfer to a heatproof plate. Let rest for 5 mins then slice.
3
Meanwhile, place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring the stock to a boil, then add it to the couscous along with the butter. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains. Stir in remaining oil, the molasses, if using, dates, pistachios, zest, lemon juice and parsley. Season.
4
Press 1/4 of the couscous into a cup and invert into a shallow serving bowl. Repeat with the remaining couscous and serve with chicken and lemon wedges.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 2 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pistachio 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.

Pistachio Couscous With Chicken

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