Turkish Chicken Wings with Vegetables Couscous
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Turkish
Turkish Chicken Wings with Vegetables Couscous
Description
Turkish Chicken Wings with Vegetables Couscous combines marinated chicken wings with a vibrant vegetable couscous. The wings use a yogurt-based marinade infused with sweet paprika, Turkish cumin, sumac, lemon, and garlic, which tenderizes the meat and imparts a subtle tang and warmth from the spices. Baking the wings at moderate heat allows the marinade to set and wings to cook evenly without drying out.
The accompanying couscous is prepared by sautéing chopped onion, carrot, and red bell pepper, then stirring in the couscous before adding hot water and parsley. The couscous absorbs the flavorful broth and vegetables, offering a soft yet slightly textured side that contrasts with the spiced wings. A seasoning of curry powder adds an additional layer of mild earthy flavor.
This dish works well as a casual dinner, delivering a Turkish-inspired profile with accessible ingredients and a straightforward cooking method that balances protein and grains.
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken wings
Turkish-Inspired Chicken Wings Marinade
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- 1 tsp cumin Turkish cumin
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 garlic clove
Couscous
- 250 g couscous
- 400 ml water hot
- 10 ml sunflower oil
- 1/2 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 red pepper
- 1/2 parsley bunch
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tsp curry powder
Instructions
Marindae
- Mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, sumac, and minced garlic together. Coat the wings with the mix and let them chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
Chicken Wings
- Put the wings on a baking tray and bake at 180°C (356 °F) for about 40 minutes.
Vegetables Couscous
- Slice the onion, carrot, and bell pepper and sauté in a little oil. Add the couscous, stir well then remove from the heat. Add the hot water and the finely chopped parsley.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Leave the lid on for 5 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the couscous is ready to serve.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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