Moroccan Spiced Chicken & Couscous
Moroccan Spiced Chicken & Couscous is a flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Morocco to your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe features succulent chicken infused with aromatic spices, served over fluffy couscous and colorful vegetables. Perfect for any occasion, this meal not only impresses with its stunning presentation but also delivers a delightful explosion of taste in every bite. Gather your loved ones and prepare to savor this restaurant-quality experience right at home.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup instant couscous
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the bell pepper and slicing the carrots. Mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, combine cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear the chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and sauté garlic with bell pepper and carrots until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer. Stir in couscous, cover tightly, and let steam for about 5 minutes.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet with couscous and cover again for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables like zucchini or add nuts for crunch. Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor absorption. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or roasted vegetables.