Chicken with Couscous
Chicken with Couscous brings tender, juicy chicken and fluffy couscous together in a skillet scented with ginger, curry, and coriander. Zucchini, carrots, scallions, and a touch of jalapeño add fresh crunch and gentle heat, while a lightly thickened sauce ties everything together. Great for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken with Couscous, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 2 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Turn off the heat, cover, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrot and jalapeño peppers and sauté for about 2 minutes. Mix in zucchini, green onions, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and ginger. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir together the remaining 1 cup chicken broth, curry powder, cornstarch, and coriander in a small bowl until smooth. Pour this over the vegetables in the skillet. Return the chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking until the chicken is coated and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Serve over couscous.
- Calories 524.05 kcal High 26%
- Protein 63.88 g Good Source 128%
- Carbohydrate 38.45 g 14%
- Total Fat 12.62 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.68 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.3 mg High 52%
- Sodium 840.53 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.47 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 33.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 284.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 40.19 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.78 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken with Couscous is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 524.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken with Couscous made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Couscous. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken with Couscous?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken with Couscous easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken with Couscous healthy?
- Chicken with Couscous has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 524.05 calories and 63.88 g of protein, or 128% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 840.53 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.68 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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