Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Chicken recipe

Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Chicken

by @mostafa
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 20min

A traditional Moroccan dish featuring couscous served with chicken and a variety of vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = one plate)

For the Couscous

  • 2cups
    couscous
  • 2cups
    chicken broth
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

For the Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1piece
    whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1piece
    large onion, chopped
  • 2clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1tsp
    paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2piece
    carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2piece
    zucchinis, chopped
  • 1piece
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 1cup
    pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1cup
    green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 1cup
    chickpeas
  • 1cup
    tomatoes, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

How to make Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Chicken

Prepare the Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.

    Step 1.1: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides. Season with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper.

    Step 1.1: Add the chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides
  3. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the chicken

Add the Vegetables

  1. After 30 minutes, add the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, green beans, and chickpeas to the pot. Stir well to combine.

    Step 2.1: After 30 minutes, add the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, green beans, and chickpeas to the pot
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes and more broth if necessary to ensure everything is covered. Cover and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

    Step 2.1: Add the chopped tomatoes and more broth if necessary to ensure everything is covered

Prepare the Couscous

  1. In a separate pot, bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil. Stir in the couscous and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

    Step 3.1: In a separate pot, bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil
  2. After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with olive oil.

    Step 3.1: After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with olive oil
    Step 3.2: After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with olive oil

Serve

  1. To serve, place a generous portion of couscous on a plate, top with the chicken and vegetable mixture, and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

    Step 4.1: To serve, place a generous portion of couscous on a plate, top with the chicken and vegetable mixture, and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water for the couscous.

  2. Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.