Description
A flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish featuring spiced chicken and fluffy couscous, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, add the couscous and raisins or dried apricots. Stir to combine, then cover the skillet and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
- After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or roasted vegetables.
- Add a pinch of saffron to the broth for an extra layer of flavor and a beautiful color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg