One Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous

This scrumptious and hassle-free dinner will tantalize your taste buds! One-Pot Spiced Chicken with Toasted Couscous is an easy recipe with a perfect blend of aromatic spices and fluffy couscous, all cooked together in one pot for an easy cleanup. Infused with an array of spices, the tender chicken and toasted couscous create a wholesome and aromatic meal that’s perfect for any night of the week!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 721 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - Israeli couscous
1 tbsp - olive oil
1 - onion
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ pounds - boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 - carrots
½ cup - dried apricots
2 cups - low sodium chicken stock
1 tsp - kosher salt
2 teaspoons - ground cumin
½ tsp - ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a 2-inch deep sauté pan over medium heat, dry toast the couscous for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
Heat the oil in the pan. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft.
Add the couscous back to the pan, along with all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 22-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

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