Couscous Royale Medley

Couscous Royale Medley, a hearty Middle Eastern dish featuring tender chicken, spicy merguez sausage, and a vibrant mix of vegetables. This non-vegetarian recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or chilly evenings, offering a warm, spicy kick that can be tailored to your taste. With no specified allergies, it’s a versatile choice for any meal.

The dish pairs beautifully with couscous, making it ideal for serving alongside salads or as a standalone feast. Packed with protein and fiber, it supports a balanced diet.

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Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Overview

Couscous Royale is a delightful Middle Eastern-style dish that combines tender chicken, spicy sausage, and a medley of vegetables and spices. Perfect for chilly autumn or winter days, this dish is both hearty and flavorful, with a touch of spice that can be adjusted to your liking.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 2 Pounds (lb) small chicken thighs
• 12 Ounces (oz) merguez sausage
• 2 Medium onions, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic, minced
• 4 Cups chicken stock, divided
• 2 Medium carrots, peeled
• 1 15.5 Ounces (oz) can garbanzo beans
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 Medium rutabaga, peeled
• 0.5 Medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 Medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 Stalk celery, sliced
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) turmeric
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 1 Pinch harissa, to taste
• 2 Medium zucchini, sliced
• 2 Cups couscous
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 Cup plain yogurt

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown on both sides. Set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add sausage; cook until no longer pink. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. Stir onions and garlic into the skillet; cook until onions are softened and translucent. Stir in 2 cups of chicken stock, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, rutabaga, bell peppers, and celery. Season with thyme, turmeric, cayenne, bay leaf, and harissa. Return chicken and sausage to the skillet. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir couscous and 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil together in a heatproof bowl. Bring the remaining 2 cups of chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan; stir into couscous, cover, and keep hot.
4. Serve the stew over couscous and dollop with yogurt. Enjoy your flavorful and warming Couscous Royale!