COUSCOUS ROYALE

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Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 T olive Oil
2 Lbs small chicken thighs
12 oz Merguez or spicy Italian sausage
1 T minced garlic
2 onions minced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1/2 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 rutababa, parnip or turnip-peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15.5 oz) can garbanzo beans
2 cups chicken stock
2 t chopped fresh thyme
1 t turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 t harissa or to taste
1 bay leaf
2 zuchini, halved lenthwise and sliced into 1 inch pieces
2 T extra virgin olive oil
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Directions Heat 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, add sausage, and cook sausage until no longer pink; set aside. Stir garlic and onions into skillet; cook until onions have softened and turned translucent. Stir in the carrots, celery, rutabaga, green pepper, red pepper, diced tomatoes, garbanzos, and 2 cups chicken stock. Season with thyme, turmeric, cayenne, harissa, and bay leaf. Cut sausage into 1--inch pieces, and add to skillet along with chicken. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. When the chicken is done, stir in the zucchini, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, mix 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) into couscous in a heatproof bowl. Bring 2 cups of chicken stock to a boil and stir into the couscous, cover, and keep hot. Serve chicken stew over the couscous with a dollop of yogurt.

Joyce Collins
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I'm not sure about the combination of flavors, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Barbara Williams
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This recipe sounds amazing! I'm going to have to try it.


Md Jihadul Islam Bappy
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Looks delicious! Will be making this soon.


Whitney Däweritz
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Waheed ALI BALOCH
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Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Brianna Watson
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Will definitely make again!


Neher Biswas
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Easy and tasty!


Muhammad Zohaib
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Delicious!


Douglas Wanyonyi
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This was my first time making couscous, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the chicken and vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely b


Farooq Ahmad
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to customize. I've made it with different types of vegetables, and it's always delicious. The couscous is always cooked perfectly, and the chicken is always tender. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal


Zainy Jawad
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The couscous is light and fluffy, the chicken is tender, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. The saffron adds a lovely touch of color and flavor. I highl


Kebba Drammeh
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Not bad, but not great. The couscous was a bit bland, and the chicken was slightly dry. The vegetables were cooked well, but they lacked flavor. I think it needed more seasoning or perhaps a different cooking method. I might try it again with some mo


SAKHILE MBHELE
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Wow! This dish exceeded my expectations! The couscous was perfectly cooked, and the chicken was succulent and juicy. The vegetables retained their crunch and added a nice textural contrast. The saffron and herbs imparted a wonderful flavor that perme


Bonnie Gaines
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This couscous royale was an absolute delight! The combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy couscous was simply irresistible. The saffron added a lovely golden hue and a subtle, yet distinct, aroma. The cooking instructions were


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