Spicy Chicken Couscous
Treat your taste buds to a delightful fusion of flavors with this aromatic Moroccan-inspired couscous dish. Tender chicken breast cooked with fragrant curry paste, crunchy almonds, and sweet apricots, all combined with fluffy couscous and fresh coriander. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will transport you to the bustling markets of Marrakech with every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g couscous
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 large sliced skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
- 85g blanched almonds
- 1 tbsp hot curry paste
- 100g halved ready-to-eat apricots
- 20g pack 1 oz fresh coriander
Instructions
- Prepare couscous with reduced salt chicken stock, according to the packet instructions. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 2-3 mins until softened.
- Toss in chicken breast fillets and stir fry for 5-6 mins until tender. Add the blanched almonds and, when golden, stir in the hot curry paste and cook for 1 min more.
- Add the couscous along with the apricots and the coriander. Toss until hot then serve with plain yogurt if you like.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 628 calories
- Fat Content: 24 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 64 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 14 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 36 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.56 milligram of sodium
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