Moroccan Chicken Couscous Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 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
Description
The recipe begins by steaming couscous in salted water or broth until fluffy and ready to fluff with a fork. Chicken breast pieces are mixed with a bold Moroccan spice blend, including cinnamon and smoked paprika, and cooked in olive oil. Tomato paste and broth are added, cooking until a rich sauce forms and the chicken finishes cooking through.
Once cooked, the chicken and sauce are served atop couscous in bowls, accompanied by diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, and sliced or diced red onion. The fresh vegetables add crisp texture and refreshing flavors to balance the spiced chicken. A spoonful of Greek yogurt on top provides creaminess and a cooling counterpoint, while chopped parsley enhances freshness.
This bowl combines warm, spiced chicken and soft couscous with crisp, cool vegetables and tangy yogurt, making a colorful and balanced meal. The Moroccan spice mix infuses a distinctive flavor profile without overpowering the natural tastes of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast chopped, boneless, skinless
- 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 to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 Cup couscous dry
- 1 1/2 Cup water or broth
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 Cup cherry tomato Cut into quarters
- 1 red onion Sliced or diced
- 1/3 Cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp parsley fresh chopped
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 salt 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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