Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous
Fragrant with cinnamon, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne, this Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous blends tender chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables in a tomato-rich broth. The couscous soaks up the aromatic sauce, offering a cozy, well-rounded bite. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, warming flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Cook the couscous following the package instructions.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until tender. Stir in the bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken and cook until well browned. Add the chicken broth, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
- 3
Stir the carrots and zucchini into the pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve the stew over the cooked couscous.
- Calories 477.56 kcal High
- Protein 61.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 41.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.07 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.76 mg High
- Sodium 1187.02 mg High
- Fiber 6.5 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 63.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.03 mg Good Source
- Potassium 534.48 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 12.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole Wheat Couscous is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Couscous. Each serving provides about 477.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Couscous, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 477.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Whole-Wheat Couscous easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
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