LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH OLIVE COUSCOUS
If you can find preserved lemons, try them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in this North African-inspired recipe. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings (4 cups couscous).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breast; place lemon slices and fennel under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt., Roast at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove chicken from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding thyme and salt to water before heating. Stir in olives and pine nuts during the last minute of cooking. Serve with chicken.
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Aliza Sheikh
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Asad Naseer
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The couscous is a delicious and healthy side dish.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the couscous is light and fluffy.
Jaweria Hashmi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and couscous.
Thompho Tshavhungwe
[email protected]Easy and delicious!
Omar Alzoubi
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XIN RO NI
[email protected]Loved it!
Gerald Moore
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the couscous was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
RANA ARSLAN NAWABZADA
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohammed Bablo
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and tender, and the couscous is the perfect side dish. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Nus Rat
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the couscous was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.
ARINZE KENNEDY
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sifat Sarkar
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the olive couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.