Chicken vegetable curry couscous is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the richness of chicken, the vibrant flavors of vegetables, and the delicate texture of couscous. It's a versatile dish that can be tailored to your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delicious and satisfying chicken vegetable curry couscous dish, ensuring a culinary experience that's both enjoyable and satisfying.
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CHICKEN & VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS
For my busy family, a partly homemade one-pot meal is the best way to get dinner done in a hurry. Use your favorite blend of frozen veggies and serve with toasted pita bread for smiles all around. -Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink., Add vegetable blend, water and contents of couscous seasoning packet. Bring to a boil; stir in couscous and raisins. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CHICKEN CURRY WITH VEGETABLES
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook 1 tablespoon of the oil, the curry paste and onions in a large saute pan over medium heat, stirring often and letting sizzle, 5 to 6 minutes. Pat the chicken dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper and add the remaining oil to the pan. Cook the chicken in the onion-curry mixture until golden on all sides. Add the broccoli, carrots, basil, garlic and lime zest and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated, about 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk, chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Let the chicken simmer until cooked through and the sauce begins to thicken, about 20 minutes. Squeeze with lime juice before serving.
CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI
Categories Chicken Vegetable Sauté Dinner Curry Zucchini Summer Couscous Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes, then reserve in skillet.
- Meanwhile, pat chicken slices dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken in 2 batches, turning occasionally, until just cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per batch, transferring chicken to a plate with tongs.
- Reduce heat to moderate and add 1 tablespoon butter, then cook zucchini with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate with chicken and loosely cover with foil.
- Add garlic along with half of reserved onion to larger skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup broth and bring to a boil, then boil until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until just thick enough to coat back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Set sauce aside in skillet.
- Reheat remaining onion in 10-inch skillet over moderate heat, then add remaining teaspoon curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon butter and remaining 1 1/4 cups broth, then bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then cover tightly and let stand off heat 5 minutes. Cut remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and stir into couscous. Let stand, covered, 1 minute.
- While couscous is standing, add chicken and zucchini to sauce along with any juices accumulated on plate and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon cilantro.
- Fluff couscous with a fork to break up any lumps, then stir in remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lime wedges.
CHICKEN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Progresso® garbanzo beans provide a simple addition to this chicken and vegetable couscous skillet - a tasty dinner that can be made ready in 20 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook couscous as directed on package.
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Serve chicken mixture over couscous. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE CURRY
I combined ingredients from our favorite chicken and vegetable curry recipes to try something new. Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread.
Provided by susanterry
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add cumin, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cayenne. Stir until combined.
- Increase heat to medium and add chicken; stir until coated. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and transfer chicken to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving some liquid in the skillet.
- Add carrots, celery, and bell peppers to the skillet over medium heat. Stir until combined and coated with the remaining spice liquid from the pan. Cook, stirring every minute, for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and coconut milk; stir until completely combined with the veggies. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid begins to bubble. Add chicken and stir to combine. Reduce heat until gently bubbling.
- Simmer, adding reserved tomato juice if needed, for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours if you have time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 269.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CHICKEN VEGETABLE CURRY
This comfort dish gets fabulous flavor when I add chicken, sweet red peppers, coconut milk and the all-important seasoning, curry powder. -Roxana Lambeth, Moreno Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place first 6 ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, broth and dry seasonings; stir into chicken mixture., Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Stir in cilantro. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS
A variety of veggies make this interesting side dish versatile. I like to serve chicken in an apple, onion, and curry sauce over the top and sprinkle it with flaked coconut. Can also be made with quinoa, just adjust cooking time.
Provided by Melissa Conger
Categories Side Dish Curry Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, leek, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and stir in the carrot, tomatoes, couscous, raisins, and currants. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
EASY CHICKEN CURRY AND COUSCOUS
This is a quick, weeknight version of chicken curry and uses the meat from a store-bought rotisserie roasted chicken to save time.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Turn off heat. Add couscous, stir once, then cover and let sit until the rest of the recipe is complete.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, carrots and raisins and saute until onions are just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add curry powder and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add chicken and coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl and fluff with a fork. Add scallions and toss to combine. Spoon chicken curry over the center of the couscous.
CURRIED CHICKEN & VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Couscous may look like rice, but it's actually a flour and water product similar to pasta. When simmered (in water, broth or savoury vegetable soup mix like we use here), it fluffs up for a light and delicate texture. Chicken, spinach, curry and raisins are added for a texture-rich meal.
Provided by Walmart
Categories All Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- HowToStep
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil, then chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. ##Combine water, soup mix, raisins, curry powder and remaining 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan set over medium-high. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 2 minutes. Stir in couscous, then remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and spinach. ##Garnish with slivered almonds and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
POACHED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES WITH COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings, plus 4 extra poached chicken breasts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and arrange in a deep, large skillet. Cover chicken with vegetables. Add bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and chicken stock to the pan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove bay and thyme sprigs. Remove the chicken breasts and cut into slices. Return chicken slices to the pan and adjust seasoning, to your taste. Put the couscous into a heatproof serving bowl. Ladle 1 1/2 cups of the hot cooking liquid over the couscous, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, season the couscous with salt, and fluff with a fork. Put a scoop of couscous into a serving bowl, top with chicken chunks and vegetables. Cover meat and vegetables with some broth. Garnish each serving with chives and parsley.
- Refrigerate or freeze the whole breast pieces for Portuguese Chicken.
CHICKEN CURRY WITH VEGGIES ON WHOLE-GRAIN COUSCOUS
Provided by Melissa Perlman
Categories Chicken Ginger Vegetable Quick & Easy Dinner Curry Broccoli Cauliflower Couscous Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Combine the oil, onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, and brown sugar in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until onions turn clear and smell sweet, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until the meat is done, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Add 1 cup of water along with the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add water as needed to maintain a saucy consistency.
- 4. Serve over hot, freshly cooked couscous.
SPRING-VEGETABLE COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN
This one-pan dish would also be good with sugar snap peas added at the end.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add lemon zest and 1 1/4 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Cover pan and bring liquid to a boil, then add asparagus and peas. Return to a boil and stir in couscous. Add chicken and remove pan from heat; cover and let sit 7 minutes. Add lemon juice and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Fluff couscous with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g
EASY CURRIED CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS
Who would think that a few ordinary ingredients can result in something so exotic?
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 3/4 cups water to boiling in 10-inch nonstick skillet. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Spoon couscous onto large serving platter; keep warm.
- Heat soup, 1/2 cup water, the curry powder, chicken and vegetables to boiling in same skillet; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Pour chicken mixture over couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg
VEGETABLE CHICKEN COUSCOUS
loaded with chicken, vegetables, and a variety of spices. Makes a great dinner. This could be refrigerated, and heated later. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, before heating. If you prefer it milder, use 1/8 teaspoon red pepper.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 plates, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook couscous according to package directions, but add 3 tablespoons margarine instead of amount specified.
- In a large skillet, heat oil, and saute squash, zucchini, onion, and bell pepper approximately 10 minutes. DO NOT BROWN.
- Add peas, garlic powder, cumin, curry powder, red pepper, and salt , then toss.
- Combine vegetables and couscous. If it is a little dry, add a couple tablespoons water.
- Pour into buttered 2 1/2 quart baking dish, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 493.6, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.6
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your curry the best flavor. If you can, try to buy organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: There are many different spices that can be used in a chicken vegetable curry. Feel free to experiment with different combinations until you find one that you love.
- Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is an important part of the curry. Make sure to use a good quality broth that is flavorful and not too salty.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables until they are tender: You don't want the chicken or vegetables to be overcooked, but you also don't want them to be undercooked. Cook them until they are just tender.
- Serve the curry with your favorite sides: Curry can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, or naan bread. You can also serve it with a side of yogurt or chutney.
Conclusion:
Chicken vegetable curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying curry that the whole family will enjoy.
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