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How to Make Chicken with Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken with couscous is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender, succulent chicken with fluffy, flavorful couscous. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests, as it is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, you will love the simplicity and versatility of this dish.

The combination of chicken and couscous creates a well-rounded meal that is rich in protein an...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander seed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring 2 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrot and jalapeño peppers; sauté for about 2 minutes. Mix in zucchini, green onions, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and ginger. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir together remaining 1 cup chicken broth, curry powder, cornstarch, and coriander in a small bowl until blended. Pour over vegetables in the skillet. Return chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking until chicken is coated and sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over couscous.

    • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 177mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 540mg

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    Chicken recipes
    Couscous recipes
    Mediterranean recipes
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