Chicken with couscous recipe

Chicken with Couscous recipe

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This Chicken with Couscous recipe is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy couscous. The succulent chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled to perfection, creating a juicy and aromatic centerpiece. The couscous is cooked to a fluffy texture and infused with herbs and seasonings, adding a delightful and fragrant element to the dish. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Keywords: chicken, couscous, recipe, grilled, flavorful.

Chicken with couscous recipe details

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Ingredients

125 g	couscous
250 ml	chicken stock
1 tsp	couscous seasoning
2	chicken breasts, skin and bones removed
5 tbsp	olive oil
1 large	carrot, thinly sliced
4	green onions, sliced
375 g	broccoli, in florets
250 g	zucchini, diced
1 tsp	garlic, minced
2 tbsp	soy sauce
2 tbsp	ginger, finely chopped
2 tbsp	butter
2 tbsp	flaked almonds

Instructions

Soak the couscous in 250ml of the chicken stock and set aside. Cut the chicken breast into 2cm cubes.

In a wok or large pan, stir-fry the meat in olive oil for 2-3 minutes; remove from the pan. Add carrots and onions into the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add zucchini, broccoli, ginger, garlic and the remaining chicken stock. Cook just until the broccoli is still bright green and slightly crispy. Return the meat to the pan and add the couscous with its seasoning. Season to taste with salt and cook until all is hot.

Serve the dish sprinkled with briefly butter-fried almond flakes.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:

400kcal