SKILLET CHICKEN AND PEARL COUSCOUS WITH MOROCCAN SPICES
This one-pan meal, which is inspired by the tagines of North Africa, is prepared in a deep skillet or Dutch oven instead of the traditional clay pot. Briefly marinate bone-in chicken thighs in lime juice, garlic, cumin and olive oil, then brown and set aside. (If you're short on time, skip the marinade; simply add the ground cumin when you're toasting the other spices in the chicken fat.) Stir in harissa, cinnamon and turmeric, toast until fragrant, then add quick-cooking pearl couscous and the chicken, so everything finishes cooking together. Top the finished dish with a fistful of roughly chopped tender herbs and lime zest for a jolt of brightness.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, one pot, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, lime juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and stir together until the chicken is well coated in the marinade; set aside at room temperature for 25 to 30 minutes.
- In a deep, 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high. When it shimmers, lift the chicken out of the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip back into the bowl, then add the chicken to the skillet, skin-side down. Working in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, cook until the chicken is well browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping up any brown bits that have formed on the bottom of the pan. Stir in the harissa paste, turmeric and cinnamon, and cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season well with salt.
- Add the couscous to the pan and stir until well coated in the spiced leek oil. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and add the chicken back to the pan, skin-side up, along with any accumulated juices. Cover and simmer until the couscous is al dente and the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. If you're lucky, some of the couscous may slightly stick to the bottom of the pan, creating well-seasoned crispy bites.
- Remove from the heat and remove the lid. Scatter with the herbs, if using, and the lime zest, then serve from the pan.
MOROCCAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN COUSCOUS
Easy chicken couscous dinner with baked chicken thighs, warm Moroccan spices and fluffy couscous! If you like, add a big salad to start the meal.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Make the seasoning rub. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, and spices. Whisk to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper on both side. Pour about 3/4 of the rub you just made all over the chicken (reserve the rest for later) and toss to make sure all the pieces are well coated. Set aside for now.
- Put the vegetables and onions in a mixing bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and pour the remaining seasoning rub. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a large baking pan or rimmed sheet pan.
- Bake in the center of the heated-oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. The vegetables should also soften and gain some char.
- While the chicken and veggies are baking, prepare the couscous. Boil the water or both until bubbling. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the couscous and cook, tossing regularly, until the couscous is toasted to golden brown. Season with kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add the boiled water. Immediately turn the heat off and cover the saucepan. Leave the couscous undisturbed for 10 minutes, the couscous should absorb all the liquid. When ready, add the fresh parsley and fluff the couscous with a fork.
- When the chicken is fully cooked through, remove it from the oven. Spoon the couscous between the chicken pieces and allow it about 5 minutes to sop up some of the pan juices. Finish with the raisins, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Sodium 399.6 mg, Fiber 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 21.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PEARL COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN AND PEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the couscous is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese, green onions, peas and chicken. Spoon into bowls and serve.
CHICKEN AND LEEKS OVER COUSCOUS
Make and share this Chicken and Leeks over Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make couscous by heating chicken stock, butter and raisins to a boil. Add couscous, cover and remove from heat.
- Heat oil in medium skillet. Cut chicken into bit sized pieces. Add to hot oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add leeks, and cook 5 more minutes.
- Add wine and cook 5 more minutes.
- Fluff couscous and serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.4, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 392.4, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 26.3
CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and Tandoori spices. Brown in frying pan and finish in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes. Boil water and pour over couscous that has been lightly toasted in a saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the couscous, as it absorbs the water add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Place couscous on a plate and top with the roasted chicken including the juices from the pan.
LEEK-Y CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Heat the chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. When the liquid boils, add the raisins and couscous. Take the pan off the heat. Stir the couscous and place the lid on the pot. Let it stand.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the EVOO. Add the chicken in a single layer and season it with salt and pepper. While the chicken browns on all sides, trim the rough tops and the root ends off the leeks.
- Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, then cut them into 1-inch half moons. Place the leeks in a colander and run them under cold water. Separate the layers to release the dirt and grit. Rinse well, then drain well.
- Add the leeks to the chicken and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and let it cook down by half, 3 to 4 minutes. The leeks should still have some color but should be tender and the chicken should be cooked through. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and swirl into the sauce.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the parsley. Place a bed of couscous on each dinner plate and top it with the chicken and leeks.
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEEKS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Push the bacon to the side of the pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan and cook, turning, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and leeks, then arrange the chicken on top of the bacon-leek mixture. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- Carefully return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spoon the leek mixture over the chicken. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
- Per serving: Calories 418; Fat 24 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 322 mg; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 34 g
QUICK CHICKEN COUSCOUS
Take a break from pasta, rice, and potatoes with this quick chicken couscous bowl. Made with chicken breast (or thighs, or even leftover chicken!) and diced veggies of your choice, it's an impressive meal that takes just minutes to make once all the ingredients are prepped. The chicken is moist and tender, the couscous is light yet satisfying, and the veggies add color, flavor, and texture. It can be eaten at any temperature and would be perfect to pack for a picnic.
Provided by Chef John
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place couscous in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil; stir with a spoon until all couscous is coated with oil. Level off to smooth the top and set aside.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip and add onions. Sear chicken on second side, while sauteing onions at the same time, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove chicken to a plate and let cool for a few minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and return to the saucepan.
- Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place over high heat. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and carefully dump it on top of the couscous; do not stir. Immediately wrap bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
- When timer goes off, unwrap foil and toss in parsley. Stir to combine ingredients. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Spoon couscous onto serving plate and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 125 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 21.3 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1428.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
LEEK"Y" CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS
Make and share this Leek"y" Chicken and Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Poultry
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat chicken stock and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- When the liquid boils, add in the raisins and couscous; remove pan from heat.
- Stir the couscous and place the lid on the pot; let stand.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add in the olive oil.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and season it with salt and pepper.
- While the chicken browns on all sides, trim the rough tops and the root ends off the leeks.
- Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, then cut them into 1-inch half moons.
- Place the leeks in a colander and run them under cold water.
- Separate the layers to release the dirt and grit; rinse well, then drain well.
- Add the leeks to the chicken and wilt 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the wine and let it cook down by half, 3-4 minutes.
- The leeks should still have some color but should be tender and the chicken should be cooked through.
- Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and swirl into the sauce.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the parsley.
- Place a bed of couscous on each dinner plate; top with chicken and leeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 116.7, Sodium 300.8, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 51
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