CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FENNEL, CARROTS, AND COUSCOUS

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Buying grains like couscous in bulk keeps down the cost of this Moroccan-inspired dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless free-range chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup oil-cured pitted black olives, halved
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with 1/2 teaspoon paprika; season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon oil, fennel, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon paprika and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • To skillet, add reserved chicken along with any accumulated juices, apricots, olives, orange juice, and broth. Cover and simmer until vegetables are soft and chicken is opaque throughout, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with couscous.

Kimberly Jennell
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


mm mahim
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! They said it was one of the best chicken dishes they've ever had.


Staci Helverson
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bibasha Bhusal
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I used brown rice instead of couscous and it was a great substitute.


Meer Anwar0786
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish still turned out great!


Krystal Edmond
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Ripon Sheikh
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I added some chopped walnuts to the couscous for a bit of crunch. It was a great addition!


Farhad Bark
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge and I just threw it in with the vegetables and couscous. It turned out great!


Jashim Happy
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chicken and vegetables, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all the sauce.


Roger Clark
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


mas mas
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I'm not a fan of couscous, so I substituted rice instead. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Muzamil Gil
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The fennel and carrots added a nice flavor, and the couscous was a great addition.


Thomas Rowley
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The chicken was cooked well and the vegetables were flavorful. I would have liked the couscous to be a bit more fluffy, but that's just personal preference.


alicia godsmark
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. The chicken was also a little dry.


johnson With
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The fennel added a subtle sweetness to the dish that I really enjoyed. The chicken was also very tender and juicy.


Fanta Boy
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. The couscous is also a great way to soak up all the delicious sauce.


mahi yosef
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I made this dish last night and it was so easy to follow. The chicken turned out perfectly and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The couscous was a great addition and really brought the dish together.


Saif Faisal
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the fennel and carrots added a delicious flavor. The couscous was the perfect accompaniment, and it soaked up all the yummy sauce.