Couscous with Chicken

🛒 Ingredients

• Chicken Thigh 150 g · 165 kcal
• Medium Grain Couscous 75 g · 260 kcal
• Carrots 50 g · 20 kcal
• Zucchini 50 g · 8 kcal
• Turnips 50 g · 14 kcal
• Canned Chickpeas 50 g · 80 kcal
• Onion 30 g · 12 kcal
• Tomato Paste 15 g · 12 kcal
• Olive Oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Chicken Broth 200 g · 10 kcal
• Ground Ginger 1 g · 3 kcal
• Ground Turmeric 1 g · 3 kcal
• Ground Cumin 1 g · 4 kcal
• Black Pepper 1 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on all sides until golden.
2. Remove chicken, then add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, ground ginger, turmeric, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Return chicken to the pot. Add carrots, turnips, zucchini, chickpeas, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
4. While the stew simmers, prepare the couscous according to package instructions, typically by soaking in hot water or steaming, then fluff with a fork.
5. Serve the chicken and vegetable stew hot over the fluffy couscous. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.