How to Make Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold and aromatic flavors, and this recipe for Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous is no exception. With a harmonious blend of spices, tender chicken, and hearty whole grain couscous, this dish is a perfect way to bring the flavors of Morocco to your own kitchen.

The star of this dish is the tender and juicy chicken, which is infused with a blend of warm and earthy spices. The combination of cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon creates a rich ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 whole cloves, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Prepare the couscous according to package directions.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook onion until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot, and cook until well browned. Pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
  • Mix carrots and zucchini into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve stew over cooked couscous.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 739mg