Description
A vibrant one-pan Moroccan-inspired chicken couscous skillet made with warm spices, tender seared chicken, and fluffy couscous cooked in flavorful broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a wholesome and comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Couscous:
- 1 small shallot or small onion, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dry Moroccan couscous
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- To finish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Mix paprika, cumin, coriander, ginger, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken evenly.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Sauté shallot and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add turmeric and cinnamon; cook 15–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in dry couscous to coat with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir gently.
- Return chicken to skillet, nestling into couscous.
- Cover and bake 15 minutes until couscous is tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest a few minutes, then garnish with mint, parsley, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Ensure skillet is tightly covered to prevent dry couscous.
- Chicken thighs can replace breasts for juicier results.
- Add vegetables like zucchini or carrots before baking for extra nutrition.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 459 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
