Lemon Paprika Chicken With Chickpeas And Couscous Food

COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and brown well, about 8 minutes in all.
• Remove. Pour off all but 1 tbsp of the fat. Reduce heat to moderately low.
• Add the onion and turnip and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and 2 1/4 tsp of the salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Stir in 4 cups of the water and the carrots.
• Add in the chicken and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and cook, stirring the mixture two or three times, until the chicken and vegetables are almost done, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the chickpeas and parsley and simmer until the chicken and vegetables are done, about 5 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and couscous.
• Cover. Remove the pot from the heat and let the couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Serve the stew with its broth over the couscous.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH FRUITY OLIVE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting through the thickest part of the breast, stopping 1cm before the edge, then opening out like a book. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and garlic. Pour half over the chicken and marinate for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, put the couscous and sultanas in a bowl, then pour over the stock. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
• Heat a griddle or non-stick frying pan, remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 4 mins on each side until golden and cooked through.
• Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir in the olives, chickpeas, parsley and the other half of the marinade. Season and serve with the chicken.

LEMON-SPICED CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the onion gently for 5 mins. Turn up the heat and add the chicken, frying for about 3 mins until golden.
• Stir in the spices and lemon zest, fry for 1 more min, then tip in the chickpeas and stock. Put the lid on and simmer for 5 mins.
• Season to taste, then tip in spinach and re-cover. Leave to wilt for 2 mins, then stir through. Squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving.