Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant heart of Algeria, where flavors dance together in perfect harmony. Discover the tantalizing Algerian Chicken with Chickpeas and Couscous, a traditional dish that embodies the essence of Algerian cuisine. Succulent chicken, tender chickpeas, and fluffy couscous come together in a symphony of flavors, enhanced by a rich and aromatic sauce. Explore variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian version featuring hearty vegetables and a zesty lemon-cilantro sauce, and a delightful one-pot variation that combines all the ingredients in a single pot for effortless preparation.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-PAPRIKA CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS AND COUSCOUS
This recipe is inspired by the flavors of the Lebanese dish "Shish Tawook" which is a classic marinated grilled chicken kebab recipe. This version uses fewer ingredients but is still loaded with flavor, with the marinade also acting as a delicious sauce tossed with couscous and chickpeas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Whisk the lemon juice, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the paprika, thyme, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Rub the chicken with 3 tablespoons of the lemon-paprika mixture to evenly coat.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, remove 3 tablespoons liquid from the can of chickpeas and transfer to a medium bowl. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add to the bowl with the chickpea liquid and add the remaining lemon-paprika mixture and the bell pepper; toss. Flip the chicken and scatter the chickpea mixture around the chicken, scraping any liquid into the pan. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the couscous as the label directs. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the couscous to the chickpea mixture and stir together to absorb the pan sauce; season with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken and divide among plates along with the couscous-chickpea mixture. Top with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 646 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 6 grams
ALGERIAN COUSCOUS
This recipe is made with mutton and chicken, but you can easily change the meats for lamb and/or merguez. I make this often and my family loves it!
Provided by Natacha Pellerin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h42m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season mutton chops and chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper; cook in batches with onions in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.
- Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release browned bits. Return mutton chops and chicken to the pot. Pour in enough water to cover; add turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir potatoes, turnips, and carrots into the pot. Simmer, covered, until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and ras el hanout; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, zucchini, and cilantro; continue cooking, covered, until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and butter. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Ladle 2 scoops of cooking liquid into a bowl; mix in harissa until smooth.
- Scoop vegetables onto a serving plate. Scoop mutton and chicken onto a separate plate. Serve alongside couscous, harissa sauce, and remaining cooking liquid in the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 358.4 mg, Sugar 7 g
ALGERIAN CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS AND COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Unless you are using a couscousiere, combine the chicken, oil, butter, onion, tomato, pepper , cinnamon and salt in a large, heavy pot. Stir over medium heat to coat and brown the chicken. After about 5 minutes, cover with 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Toss in the chickpeas, then simmer, covered 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken pieces and set them aside. Continue to cook the mixture in the pot until chickpeas are tender perhaps another 1 1/2 hour. Add more water, if necessary, to retain roughly the same level. When chickpeas are done, retrun the chicken to the pot ot heat through. To serve in a traditional manner, distribute the prepared couscous in a large bowl or platter with curved edges, and ladle on as much liquid from the stew as the couscous will absorb. Pile chicken in the center, finish by ladling chickpeas and sauce over all.
ALGERIAN CHICKEN STEW
This recipe is from "Extending the Table" and is meant to be eaten with couscous. If you prefer, substitute goat or lamb for the chicken.
Provided by luvinlif2k
Categories Stew
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan combine broth, bouillon, chopped chicken, onion, green beans, carrots, cumin, basil, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook about 8 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and zucchini and cook briefly.
- Add garbanzo beans and red pepper.
- Cover and cook until heated through.
- Serve over steaming bowls of couscous.
COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS
From Food and Wine magazine, posted for ZWT3. It's delicious, and my favorite recipe for chicken drumsticks (or thighs). "Served on a mound of couscous, with plenty of steaming broth poured over the top, the hearty Moroccan-inspired stew is a flavorful combination of chicken, chickpeas, vegetables, and spices."
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and brown well, about 8 minutes in all.
- Remove. Pour off all but 1 tbsp of the fat. Reduce heat to moderately low.
- Add the onion and turnip and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and 2 1/4 tsp of the salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Stir in 4 cups of the water and the carrots.
- Add in the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook, stirring the mixture two or three times, until the chicken and vegetables are almost done, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the chickpeas and parsley and simmer until the chicken and vegetables are done, about 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and couscous.
- Cover. Remove the pot from the heat and let the couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Serve the stew with its broth over the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.7, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 2322.2, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 42.6
CHICKEN ALGERIAN
Make and share this Chicken Algerian recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and add chicken, brown on both sides.
- Remove from skillet; add broth.
- Over low heat, scrape particles from bottom of skillet then add garlic, eggplant, onion and tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining salt, thyme and parsley.
- Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 1393.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 24.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. This means using fresh, organic chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables. It also means using good-quality olive oil and spices.
- Season your food well: Don't be afraid to add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: This will help to ensure that the chicken is safe to eat and that it is tender and juicy.
- Soak the chickpeas overnight: This will help to soften the chickpeas and make them easier to cook.
- Use a good quality couscous: Look for a couscous that is made from whole wheat or another whole grain. This will make your dish more nutritious.
- Serve the dish hot: This will help to keep the chicken and vegetables warm and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Algerian chicken with chickpeas and couscous is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a hit with your family and friends.
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