Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro Recipe

Name: Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, skin on; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 ½ cups mandarin orange sections, peeled (including the juice if using canned); ½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup chutney (read *Note); 1 tablespoon jaggery or 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or 12 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon (subbed for fresh thyme); ¼ cup raisins; 1 ¼ cups chicken broth; 1 ¼ cups water; 1 pinch salt; 2 cups israeli couscous (or standard couscous); 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; ⅓ cup green onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, skin on
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 ½ cups mandarin orange sections, peeled (including the juice if using canned)
½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup chicken broth
⅓ cup chutney (read *Note)
1 tablespoon jaggery or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or 12 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon (subbed for fresh thyme)
¼ cup raisins
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 ¼ cups water
1 pinch salt
2 cups israeli couscous (or standard couscous)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
⅓ cup green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

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Note: *Major Grey's brand chutney was used in the original recipe but I went online and looked at the ingredients for Major Grey's Chutney and made a simple and modified copycat version.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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In a roasting pan, combine the remaining chicken ingredients except for the raisins.
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Place the chicken pieces on top of the mixture and coat well.
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Roast uncovered for 20 minutes.
7
Baste meat with pan juices 3-4 times , roasting approximately 30 minutes more or until done.
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(Internal temperature should read 165 degrees ).
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Last 10 minutes of cooking, stir in the raisins.
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While waiting for the chicken to roast, prepare the couscous: Bring the broth to a boil in a pot with a tight-fitting lid.
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Add everything except for the cilantro, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
12
Turn off the heat and leave the pan covered for 7 additional minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
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Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
14
Pour any pan juices from the roasting pan onto the chicken breasts.
15
Garnish chicken with the green onions and sliced almonds.
16
Stir the cilantro into the couscous, fluff with a fork and serve the couscous with the chicken.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, skin on, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, 1 ½ cups mandarin orange sections, peeled (including the juice if using canned), and more.

Yes, Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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