Rudy'S Moroccan Stewed Chicken With Couscous Recipe

Name: Rudy'S Moroccan Stewed Chicken With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, bone and skin removed; 1 large sweet onion, sliced into half-rounds; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-rounds; 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; 2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons mild chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 lemon; fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); couscous, whole wheat (or your favorite type)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, bone and skin removed
1 large sweet onion, sliced into half-rounds
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-rounds
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons mild chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 lemon
fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
couscous, whole wheat (or your favorite type)

1
Heat the oil in a large deep skillet or a wide pot over medium-high heat.
2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides, place them in the pan, and cook them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they brown thoroughly. Remove chicken to a clean bowl, reserving any juices (at this point the chicken should not be fully cooked).
3
In the same skillet, add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove onions to the bowl containing the chicken.
4
If necessary, add a bit more olive oil to the skillet and let it get hot. Add the sliced zucchini and saute, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned.
5
While the zucchini is cooking, measure the spices (cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and coriander) into a small bowl and combine.
6
Add the chicken and onions, along with the collected juices, back to the pan. Add the garbanzo beans, tomatoes with their juices, spices, and chicken stock. Stir gently to combine.
7
Turn heat to high until the stew gently boils. Immediately reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
8
While the dish simmers, prepare the couscous according to package directions.
9
Just before serving the chicken, add the juice of one lemon (about 1 1/2 Tbsp).
10
Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
11
Serve over whole wheat couscous garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, bone and skin removed, and more.

Yes, Rudy'S Moroccan Stewed Chicken With Couscous 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!

Rudy'S Moroccan Stewed Chicken With Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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