Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Chicken
by @mostafaA traditional Moroccan dish featuring couscous served with chicken and a variety of vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
For the Couscous
- 2cupscouscous
- 2cupschicken broth
- 2tbspolive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 1piecewhole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2tbspolive oil
- 1piecelarge onion, chopped
- 2clovegarlic, minced
- 1tspground cumin
- 1tspground coriander
- 1tspground cinnamon
- 1tsppaprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2piececarrots, peeled and chopped
- 2piecezucchinis, chopped
- 1piecebell pepper, chopped
- 1cuppumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1cupgreen beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1cupchickpeas
- 1cuptomatoes, chopped
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
How to make Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Chicken
Prepare the Chicken
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides. Season with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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.
Add the Vegetables
After 30 minutes, add the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, green beans, and chickpeas to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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.
Prepare the Couscous
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.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with olive oil.
Serve
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
For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water for the couscous.
Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.