Best Moroccan Chicken With Couscous Recipes

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small red onions, thinly sliced
3 carrots, halved crosswise and quartered lengthwise
2 teaspoons ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning) or pumpkin pie spice
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 cup couscous
2 cups packed fresh cilantro (about 1 large bunch)
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast (skin removed; about 12 ounces)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the red onions and carrots; cook until the onions soften slightly, about 4 minutes. Add the ras el hanout, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir to coat the vegetables. Add 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the couscous as the label directs. Puree 1 3/4 cups cilantro, 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor. Fluff the couscous and stir in the cilantro paste. Cover to keep warm.
  • Uncover the vegetables and stir in the chicken and raisins. Continue cooking over medium-high heat until the raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Stir in the honey and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve over the couscous; top with the almonds.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS



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This Moroccan Chicken Couscous is super flavorful and healthy loaded with exotic spices but still simple enough to make any night of the week.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoon Moroccan spice blend (recipe below)
4 chicken breasts ( about 1 1/2 lbs, boneless and skinless)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup golden raisins
14 ounce chickpeas ((1 can) drained and washed)
14 ounce fire roasted tomatoes ((1 can))
3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup pearl couscous (dry)
4 cups kale (rinsed and roughly chopped)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cardamom

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
  • Combine all the Moroccan spice blend ingredients together. The recipe should yields about 8 to 9 tsp or about 3 tbsp.
  • Season the chicken breasts with 2 tbsp of the Moroccan spice blend thoroughly. Use more as preferred.
  • In a large Dutch Oven or a oven safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the chicken breasts and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. The chicken will not be cooked through at all, it will just be crispy on the outside. Transfer the chicken from the pot to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pot and saute for about 3 minutes until onion softens and becomes translucent and garlic is aromatic. add the remaining 1 tbsp of the Moroccan spice blend and stir.
  • Add the golden raisins, chickpeas, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, couscous and stir well. Gently stir in the kale. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken breasts back.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and place in the oven. If your pot doesn't have a lid, cover with aluminum foil. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 478 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN COUSCOUS



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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

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic ((minced))
2 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ((divided))
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 to 8 chicken thighs ((boneless, skinless))
kosher salt and black pepper
3 carrots ((cut into 1-inch pieces))
2 celery ribs ((cut into 1-inch pieces))
1 red onion ((large, halved and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices))
handful of raisins ((optional))
extra virgin olive oil
1 cup couscous
1 cup water ((or chicken broth))
kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh parsley ((chopped))

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

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots or prunes
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon, plus juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the carrots and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes; cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the onion to the skillet and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cinnamon; remove from the heat.
  • Add the couscous, chickpeas, apricots and lemon zest to the skillet. Add the carrots and the hot cooking water (return to a simmer if the liquid has cooled); stir to combine. Add the chicken and any collected juices. Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 82 milligrams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 45 grams

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET COUSCOUS



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This is a nice change to ordinary chicken & couscous. My very picky daughter said this was the best couscous dish I have made. To save time I used my pressure cooker to cook the chicken.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dry instant couscous
1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken leg quarters, cut in half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch saffron
1/2 onion, grated
3 cinnamon sticks (about 2 inches long)
3 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup icing sugar (confectioners sugar)
2 -3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place the chicken into a pot along with the spices, onion, cinnamon sticks, & 2 tbsp of the butter.
  • Pour in the chicken stock & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 45-60 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
  • Take the chicken out of the broth. Turn up the heat & boil until the sauce is reduce to 2 cups. Remove the chicken from the bones. Discard the cinnamon sticks & bones.
  • Pour the 2 cups of sauce in with the dry couscous, stir. Cover & let sit for 8-10 minutes. Uncover & add the rest of the butter, stir until melted.
  • Dump half the couscous onto a serving platter. Flatten into a large circle then arrange the chicken in a single layer over the couscous. Spread the rest of the couscous over the chicken to form another flat circle.
  • Dust a fine layer of confectioners sugar over the couscous & decorate with thin lines of cinnamon. Serve with a small bowl of confectioners sugar & cinnamon on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 557.2, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.8, Protein 13.2

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND WHOLE GRAIN COUSCOUS



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A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner! Vegetables and even meat can vary according to taste, but I find squash, carrots, bell peppers, and lamb work well in this recipe. Even though the spices seem strange, the flavors are subtle but fragrant! A real favorite at home.

Provided by Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
2 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the couscous according to package directions.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook onion until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot, and cook until well browned. Pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
  • Mix carrots and zucchini into pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve stew over cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1539 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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This is a recipe I modified slightly from a book called '1000 classic recipes. I made it for the first time last night and it is gorgeous.

Provided by Aileen2

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
4 chicken breasts (I used skinless breasts to reduce fat content)
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons clear honey
1 pinch salt
of fresh mint (to garnish)
350 g couscous
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange blossom water (I used orange juice)
2 tablespoons sultanas
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup of chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Fry chicken portions skin side down in butter and oil until golden.
  • Turn.
  • Add onions, garlic, spices, salt, orange juice and 300ml of water.
  • Cover and bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Mix couscous with salt and 350ml of water.
  • Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
  • Add rest of ingredients for couscous.
  • Line a steamer with greaseproof paper and spoon the cous cous inches.
  • Place over chicken and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Remove steamer, stir honey into chicken liquid and boil rapidly for 3-4 minutes. (At this point I stirred in 1 tsp of cornflour mixed with a little water to thicken the sauce).
  • Serve chicken on top of couscous and pour over a little of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.6, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 744.5, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 15.5, Protein 43.1

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