Moroccan Chicken With Lemon Couscous
This flavorful recipe combines tender chicken strips coated in a sweet and aromatic blend of cinnamon, cumin, and honey, served alongside a bed of fluffy lemon-infused couscous. With the addition of juicy tomatoes, vibrant green beans, and a hint of citrus, this dish is both comforting and refreshing - a perfect balance of flavors to enjoy any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g couscous
- zest and juice 1 lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts , sliced into large strips
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 150ml chicken stock
- 200g fine green beans , trimmed
Instructions
- Put the couscous, half the lemon zest and half the juice in a medium bowl and pour over 400ml boiling water. Cover with cling film and leave to soak while you cook the chicken.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan, drizzle honey and some seasoning over the chicken and fry over a medium heat for 5-6 mins, until golden.
- Mix in the spices, followed by the tomatoes, stock, beans and remaining lemon zest and juice. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 mins or until the beans are tender. Fork through the couscous to fluff it up, then serve with the chicken.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 344 calories
- Fat Content: 4 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 39 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 41 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.44 milligram of sodium
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