How to Prepare Appetizing Chicken Couscous & Greens

Chicken Couscous & Greens. This One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous is one of my favorite one pan dinners to date! It has a delicious blend of flavors and textures, it's a healthy dinner. Simple ingredients make clever use of leftover chicken in an innovative dish any home cook would be proud to plate.

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Ingredients of Chicken Couscous & Greens

Prepare 200 g of skinless chicken thighs.
It's 50 g of whole wheat couscous(preferably Israeli pearl couscous).
It's 40 g of onion(chopped).
It's 2 of garlic cloves(minced).
It's 100 g of baby spinach or green chard.
Prepare 200 ml of chicken broth(low sodium).
It's 1 tsp of ground cumin.
You need 1/2 tsp of cinnamon.
You need 1/2 tbsp of thyme.
It's 1/2 tbsp of smoked paprika.
It's 1 tbsp of olive oil.
You need of Salt & pepper.

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Chicken Couscous & Greens instructions

Season the chicken thighs with the ground cumin, cinnamon, thyme, pepper and salt..
Set a non-stick skillet on high heat. Once hot, add ½ tbsp of olive oil and then add the chicken thighs. Sear them on each side for 3 minutes, then set aside. Don't worry if they have not finished cooking..
Reduce the heat to medium, the add the rest of the olive oil, onion and garlic. Caramelize and brown the onion for 1-2 minutes..
Add the couscous to the skillet, and mix it around, ensuring the couscous is covered in oil. If desired sprinkle in the smoked paprika now..
Toast for 1-2 minutes then add the baby spinach(or chopped chard). Cook until the spinach begins to wilt and soften, about 1 minute..
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken thighs back to the skillet and reduce the heat to low-medium. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the couscous is plump and most of the liquid has been absorbed. (Note: it should not be soupy, rather saucy.).

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