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Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Couscous Skillet Recipe Awaits!

A flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish featuring spiced chicken and fluffy couscous, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

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.

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