Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
A flavorful and aromatic North African-inspired dish featuring chicken, couscous, and spices. Serve hot and enjoy.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 cup couscousuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons moroccan spice blendavailable at most grocery stores
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●2 cups royal chicken brothchicken broth can be substituted if needed
- ●to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the Moroccan spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the couscous to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the couscous is cooked and fluffy.
- 8
Stir in the cooked chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the chicken and couscous hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.