Couscous with Chicken

This Moroccan-inspired Couscous with Chicken is a flavorful and protein-packed dish, perfect for a hearty meal. The tender chicken is infused with aromatic spices, served over fluffy couscous and vibrant vegetables.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Couscous - 150 grams
• Chicken broth - 300 milliliters
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet, season with cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. In a separate pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
6. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the couscous and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the assorted vegetables.

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