Spicy Chicken Couscous Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cook couscous as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except couscous. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• Fluff couscous with fork; spoon onto serving platter. Top with chicken mixture.

SPICY CHICKEN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Prepare couscous with chicken stock, according to the packet instructions. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 2-3 mins until softened.
• Toss in chicken breast fillets and stir fry for 5-6 mins until tender. Add the blanched almonds and, when golden, stir in the hot curry paste and cook for 1 min more.
• Add the couscous along with the apricots and the coriander. Toss until hot then serve with plain yogurt if you like.

SPICY CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 the oil in a frying pan and add the diced chicken.
• Cook until browned and put aside.
• Heat the rest of the oil in the frying pan and add the onions, zucchini, coriander, cumin and curry powder.
• Cook until the onion is transparent and the zucchini is soft.
• Add the chicken and the canned tomatoes and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare the couscous.
• Add the sugar to the chicken mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Serve over the couscous or mix together and serve.

SPICED COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the carrots, reserving the cooking liquid.
• Put the couscous and chicken in a medium bowl; pour 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid on top. Stir, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, raisins, scallions and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until the nuts are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
• Divide the couscous and chicken among bowls. Top with the carrots and more of the cooking liquid. Sprinkle with the almond mixture and more cilantro. Top with yogurt and/or harissa.
• Per serving: Calories 441; Fat 20 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 91 mg; Sodium 853 mg; Carbohydrate 42 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 28 g