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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry using a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle generously over chicken thighs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.