Name: Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken breasts cut into cubes (1.5 kilogram); 3 lbs couscous; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 carrot cut into cubes; 1 green bell pepper cut into cubes; 1 green bell pepper cut into cubes; almonds for garnish; ½ cup vegetable oil; salt - to taste; 1 tsp saffron; ½ cup olive oil; 8 dates; ½ tsp black pepper; 3000 ml water (3 Liters)

This authentic Moroccan couscous and chicken recipe is healthy and easy to make. Chicken breasts, onion, carrots, bell pepper and aromatic spices served with delicious couscous – makes this the perfect meal!

with chicken, zucchini, carrots, celery, butternut squash and spices.

3 lbs chicken breasts cut into cubes (1.5 kilogram)

3 lbs couscous

1 onion finely chopped

1 carrot cut into cubes

1 green bell pepper cut into cubes

almonds for garnish

½ cup vegetable oil

salt - to taste

1 tsp saffron

½ cup olive oil

8 dates

½ tsp black pepper

3000 ml water (3 Liters)

In a deep bowl, put the couscous, a quarter cup of vegetable oil and 2 cups of water.

Rub the ingredients well and lightly separate the couscous from each other.

Cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package.

Melt a tablespoon of salt in a cup of water and pour it over the couscous in a saucepan.

To prepare the couscous broth: Put a saucepan over medium heat then add chicken, onion and the remaining vegetable oil.

Add salt, saffron, black pepper and olive oil.

Stir well with a wooden spoon until cooked, then add carrots, dates, red and green peppers.

Add 2000 ml (2 liters) of water, cover and cook for 30 minutes until fully cooked.

Put the couscous in a serving dish and spread the broth and chicken over it.

Garnish with almonds. Serve hot.