Couscous with chicken

Delicious couscous recipe with chicken and vegetables

If you're looking for a simple, quick, and flavorful recipe, you've come to the right place! This couscous recipe with chicken and vegetables combines Mediterranean flavors with traditional techniques, offering you a tasty and comforting dish. Plus, it's a great way to enjoy a healthy meal packed with nutrients.

Total preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
- 500 g chicken meat (you can use thighs, breast, or any part you prefer)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 200 g frozen peas
- 150 g green beans, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, cut into sticks
- 1 zucchini (green or orange), diced
- 1 black radish, peeled and sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 can of tomato paste (about 200 g)
- 1 liter chicken broth (you can also use instant broth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 300 g couscous (preferably quick-cooking)

Preparation:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by washing the chicken meat well and cutting it into portions. Make sure you have all the vegetables prepared and chopped. This step will help you save time during cooking.

2. Boiling the meat: In a large pot, bring the chicken to boil in 1 liter of water (or broth) over medium heat. Add salt, pepper, and dill seeds. Let it boil, and when foam appears, remove it with a skimmer.

3. Adding the vegetables: After the meat has boiled for 15-20 minutes, add the chopped vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onion, peas, green beans, celery, zucchini, radish, and bell pepper). Add chili powder and turmeric, then let everything boil together for 20 minutes until the vegetables become tender.

4. Preparing the couscous: In a bowl, place the couscous and pour hot water (about 400 ml) over it. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. After this time, use a fork to fluff the couscous until it becomes light and fluffy.

5. Finishing the dish: Once the vegetables are cooked, you can add the tomato paste and mix well to integrate the flavors. Let it boil for a few minutes to combine the flavors.

6. Serving: On a plate, place the couscous, then add a generous portion of vegetables and meat. You can pour a little broth over it, but don’t overdo it to avoid soaking the couscous. A personal suggestion: sprinkle some fresh parsley leaves for an extra touch of flavor and freshness.

Practical tips:
- You can replace chicken with beef or even a vegetarian option using chickpeas or lentils.
- If you want a more intense flavor, you can add spices like cumin or coriander.
- This recipe is perfect for using up any vegetables you have on hand; feel free to experiment with different combinations.

This couscous with chicken and vegetables is not only a hearty meal but also an opportunity to enjoy diverse flavors and an unforgettable culinary experience. Enjoy your meal!

 Ingredients: chicken meat to preference (or beef) potatoes carrot onion a minute frozen peas green beans celery sticks, leaves, green or orange zucchini parsley black radish bell pepper half a can of tomato paste instant soup salt pepper hot paprika turmeric dill seeds

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