Moroccan Chicken Couscous Bowl
User Reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
457 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Moroccan
Moroccan Chicken Couscous Bowl
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Chicken cooked in bold Morrocan spices, cooked to perfection and served over couscous.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast chopped
- 1 Tbsp Moroccan spice mix store bought or make your own (see below)
- 1/4 Cup tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 Cup broth
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Cup dry couscous
- 1 1/2 Cup water or broth
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 Cup cherry tomatoes Cut into quarters
- 1 red onion Sliced or diced
- 1/3 Cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Moroccan Spice Mix:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 Tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 Tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 Tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 Tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Bring 1 1/2 cup of salty water or stock to the boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, stir in the couscous, place the lid on and take it off the heat
- Let the couscous steam until you cook the chicken, then fluff it with a fork.
- In a large bowl, add chicken, 1 tablespoon Moroccan mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix well to get combined.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to brown but not entirely cooked
- Stir in the tomato paste and broth and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through 5-7 minutes.
- Divide the couscous among 4 bowls, then top with fresh chopped veggies and Moroccan chicken.
- Add some yogurt to each bowl and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
1148mg
(33%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1130IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
21.1mg
(23%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1148mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1130IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21.1mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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102 reviews
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