MARRAKESH CHICKEN & COUSCOUS

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I love transforming boxed grains into dishes like this couscous worthy of Morocco. All it took was a little chicken, artichoke hearts and extra spice. -Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (5.8 ounces) roasted garlic and olive oil couscous
Chopped smoked almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, lemon juice, preserves, salt, spices and seasoning packet from couscous; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop and for chicken to cook through., Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Warda Arkam
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This was my first time making Marrakesh chicken couscous and it turned out perfectly! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Emmanuel Tom
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It was easy to follow and the flavors were great. However, the chicken was a bit dry.


David Ssebyala hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I love the combination of spices.


Nura Ishaq Tamburawa
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Great recipe! I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors.


Md Ememul
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up with a mushy mess. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Raja Sunnyy
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Amazing flavors! This dish was a real crowd-pleaser. I would highly recommend it.


Annie White
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the couscous was delicious. I would try this recipe again with a different cooking method for the chicken.


Barrrack Otieno
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more spices and a bit more heat.


dodi lulu
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The chicken was tender and moist, and the couscous was flavorful and fluffy. I especially enjoyed the combination of spices.


Saad Ahmad
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the couscous was fluffy. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was a hit with my family.


Md Sobuj
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This Marrakesh chicken couscous was a delight! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The combination of spices and vegetables made for a truly aromatic and delicious dish. I'll definitely be making