Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Couscous

April 17, 2026
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Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering Moroccan Chicken and Couscous recipe that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This vibrant dish is bursting with flavor, featuring a delightful blend of spices, tender diced apricots, crunchy almonds, and fresh cilantro. As it cooks, your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma that will leave everyone craving more.

Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering Moroccan Chicken and Couscous recipe that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This vibrant dish is bursting with flavor, featuring a delightful blend of spices, tender diced apricots, crunchy almonds, and fresh cilantro. As it cooks, your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma that will leave everyone craving more.

Moroccan Spiced Chicken

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with a delightful Moroccan chicken and couscous recipe that promises to make your taste buds dance with joy!

Imagine stepping into your kitchen, where the tantalizing aroma of spices fills the air, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Morocco. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will warm your heart and ignite your senses!

The star of this recipe is succulent chicken, marinated to perfection with a blend of traditional Moroccan spices that create a harmonious balance of flavors. As you cook, you’ll mix in diced apricots, adding a natural sweetness that complements the savory elements of the dish beautifully. The crunch of toasted almonds adds texture and an extra layer of flavor, while fresh cilantro brightens the entire dish, creating a symphony of tastes that are simply irresistible.

This Moroccan chicken and couscous is perfect for a cozy dinner with family, an impressive dish for entertaining guests, or even a delightful meal prep option for the week ahead. It’s not just food; it’s a celebration of culture and flavor that everyone can enjoy!

Looking for more yummy chicken recipes? Try our moist Lemon Parmesan Chicken, flavorful Coconut Mango Chicken, or smokey Chicken and Sweet Potato dinner.

It is simple to make this yummy dinner recipe with a few ingredients: skinless chicken breast cloves garlic powdered ginger cilantro smoked paprika cumin chili powder granulated sugar salt ground pepper olive oil lemon chicken broth couscous dried apricots almonds

Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

It is simple to make this yummy dinner recipe with a few ingredients:

  • skinless chicken breast
  • cloves garlic
  • powdered ginger
  • cilantro
  • smoked paprika
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • granulated sugar
  • salt
  • ground pepper
  • olive oil
  • lemon
  • chicken broth
  • couscous
  • dried apricots
  • almonds

Create your own blend of Moroccan spices by mixing the ginger, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Create your own blend of Moroccan spices by mixing the ginger, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Time to create some flavor magic! Grab a zip-top bag and toss in minced garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the zest and juice of a lemon. Seal the bag and give it a good squish until all those delicious ingredients are perfectly blended.

chicken and couscous

Grab a gallon size zip-top bag and toss in minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, olive oil, the zest and juice of a lemon, and the dry Morroccan seasoning you just made. Seal the bag and give it a good squish until all those delicious ingredients are perfectly blended.

Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss them into a resealable bag. Zip it up and give the bag a gentle squish to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated in those flavorful spices. Let the chicken marinate in this savory goodness for at least one hour—up to 10 hours for maximum flavor!

Chicken and couscous recipes

Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss them into a resealable bag. Zip it up and give the bag a gentle squish to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated in those flavorful spices. Let the chicken marinate in this savory goodness for at least one hour—up to 10 hours for maximum flavor!

Skewer the chicken onto 4 to 8 skewers for easy grilling!

Moroccan chicken with couscous

Skewer the chicken onto 4 to 8 skewers for easy grilling!

Before you fire up the grill for that delicious chicken, let’s get the couscous ready! Start by bringing some chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, take it off the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover it and let it sit for 5 minutes—this is the perfect time to let those flavors enhance! Afterward, give it a good fluff with a fork

Moroccan couscous and chicken

Before you fire up the grill for that delicious chicken, let’s get the couscous ready!

Start by bringing some chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, take it off the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover it and let it sit for 5 minutes—this is the perfect time to let those flavors enhance! Afterward, give it a good fluff with a fork.

Mix in the oil, dried apricots, almonds, and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Cover the mixture to keep it warm while you fire up the grill for the chicken!

Moroccan couscous recipe

Mix in the oil, dried apricots, almonds, and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Cover the mixture to keep it warm while you fire up the grill for the chicken!

Grill the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, achieving that perfect char on the outside while ensuring it's fully cooked through to a safe 165°F.

couscous chicken recipe

Grill the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, achieving that perfect char on the outside while ensuring it’s fully cooked through to a safe 165°F.

Serve up a beautiful dish by spreading fluffy couscous on a lovely platter, then artfully arranging the chicken skewers on top. Finish off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a few vibrant lemon slices for a delightful touch!

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Serve up by spreading the fluffy couscous on a large platter, then arrange the chicken skewers on top. Finish off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a few lemon slices for a bright, fresh touch.

couscous chicken recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of aromatic Moroccan spices, tender juicy chicken, and perfectly textured couscous, enhanced with the sweetness of fruit and the crunch of almonds! You’re going to want to savor every bite!

 

moroccan chicken with couscous

Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Couscous

Beth Gorden
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering Moroccan Chicken and Couscous recipe that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This vibrant dish is bursting with flavor, featuring a delightful blend of spices, tender diced apricots, crunchy almonds, and fresh cilantro. As it cooks, your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma that will leave everyone craving more
5 from 4 votes
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Course chicken, dinner, dinner recipe, Grill, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine 30 minute dinner ideas, chicken, dinner, dinner recipes, grilled recipes, main dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice

Couscous

  • 14 oz chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry couscous
  • 2ons Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped into small bits
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fine
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • lemon slices garnish
  • cilantro springs garnish

Instructions
 

Marinate Chicken Night Before

  • Create your own blend of Moroccan spices by mixing the ginger, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Grab a gallon size zip-top bag and toss in minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, olive oil, the zest and juice of a lemon, and the dry Morroccan seasoning you just made. Seal the bag and give it a good squish to blend.
  • Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss them into the ziplock bag with marinade you just made. Zip it up and give the bag a gentle squish to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated in those flavorful spices. Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour—up to 10 hours for maximum flavor!

Moroccan Couscous

  • Before you fire up the grill for that delicious chicken, let’s get the couscous ready!
    Start by bringing some chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, take it off the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover it and let it sit for 5 minutes—this is the perfect time to let those flavors enhance! Afterward, give it a good fluff with a fork
  • Mix in the oil, dried apricots, almonds, and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Cover the mixture to keep it warm while you fire up the grill for the chicken

Grill Chicken

  • Skewer the chicken onto 4 to 8 skewers for easy grilling!
  • Grill the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, achieving that perfect char on the outside while ensuring it’s fully cooked through to a safe 165°F
  • Serve up by spreading the fluffy couscous on a large platter, then arrange the chicken skewers on top. Finish off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a few lemon slices for a bright, fresh touch.
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Ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary adventure? Dive into our delicious Moroccan chicken and couscous recipe! Imagine juicy chicken paired with the perfect sweetness of apricots, delightful crunch from almonds, and a burst of freshness from cilantro. This flavorful dish is sure to elevate your dinner game! Who's excited to bring a taste of Morocco to their kitchen? Let’s cook!

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Ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary adventure? Dive into our delicious Moroccan chicken and couscous recipe! Imagine juicy chicken paired with the perfect sweetness of apricots, delightful crunch from almonds, and a burst of freshness from cilantro. This flavorful dish is sure to elevate your dinner game! Who’s excited to bring a taste of Morocco to their kitchen? Let’s cook!

Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables - www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    My whole family loved this

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  2. 5 stars
    Super flavorful and easy to make

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  3. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    THis was perfect for grilling outside

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