One Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous
One-Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous is an easy recipe with a perfect blend of aromatic spices and fluffy couscous, all cooked together in one pot for an easy cleanup.
Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Israeli couscous (sometimes called pearl couscous)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch coins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a 2-inch deep sauté pan over medium heat, dry toast the couscous for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
- Heat the oil in the pan. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add the couscous back to the pan, along with all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 22-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Substitution Tip: Substitute chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer white meat. Cut into 1-inch cubes if you use chicken breasts and only cook 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5736IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg