SPICED COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup golden raisins
4 scallions, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
Greek yogurt and/or harissa or other hot sauce, for topping

Steps:

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the carrots, reserving the cooking liquid.
Put the couscous and chicken in a medium bowl; pour 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid on top. Stir, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, raisins, scallions and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until the nuts are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
Divide the couscous and chicken among bowls. Top with the carrots and more of the cooking liquid. Sprinkle with the almond mixture and more cilantro. Top with yogurt and/or harissa.
Per serving: Calories 441; Fat 20 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 91 mg; Sodium 853 mg; Carbohydrate 42 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 28 g

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Zohaib Durrani

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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful.

Navod Randima

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This dish is now a regular in our dinner rotation. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.

R Carroll

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the combination of spices in the couscous.

Mejer Aziz Lucky

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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Aakashi Shah

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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.

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