Skillet Chicken with Couscous

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    523 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Skillet Chicken with Couscous

This Skillet Chicken with Couscous is an easy dinner recipe for any night of the week. It's full of great flavor, very filling, and all made in one skillet!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ¼ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs 4 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ lemon sliced
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry using a paper towel.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle generously over chicken thighs.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Transfer the seasoned chicken to the cast iron presentation-side down. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and releases easily from the skillet, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. To the same skillet, add the couscous, garlic, thyme, and cook until the garlic is fragrant and the couscous is toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add the chicken back to the skillet, place the lemon slices around the chicken and place the skillet in the oven. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the couscous is puffed, about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Equipment: I love using the Staub cast iron skillet. It has a thick heavy bottom for even heat distribution and transfers seamlessly from stovetop to the oven.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 523kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 842mg (35%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 324IU (6%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 523 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 523kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 842mg 35%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 324IU 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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