Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Couscous
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
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.