CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS WITH A PUNCHY RELISH
Provided by Tara O'Brady
Categories Chicken Kid-Friendly Dinner Couscous Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Serves 4, generously
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400°F with a baking pan on the lower middle rack.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the butter all over the chicken, making sure to give the back a good coating. Season generously with salt and pepper, inside and out. Position the wing tips behind the back and tie the legs together. Place the chicken, breast side up, on the preheated pan. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir the juice from 1/2 lemon into the stock in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until steaming, then pop in the garlic. Pull from the heat and keep in a warm spot. (I leave it on top of the hot stove, but with the burner off.) After 30 minutes are up for the chicken, pour 1 cup of the liquid into the baking pan, holding back the garlic, and roast for 30 minutes more.
- Cut the juiced lemon half into wedges; keep the other half for the relish.
- Pull the baking pan from the oven. Sprinkle the couscous around the chicken. Pour the remaining liquid onto the couscous and tuck in the lemon wedges and soaked garlic. Return the baking pan to the oven and continue to roast until both the chicken and the couscous are cooked through, around 30 minutes. If the liquid is absorbed before the couscous is cooked, add more liquid, a half cup at a time, as needed.
- Let the baking pan stand for 10 minutes while you make the relish. Squeeze the (now) roasted garlic into a small skillet. Add the oil and set the pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the anchovies and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring and breaking up the anchovies and garlic, until they've turned into a grungy paste, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the capers to the pan, and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the juice from the second half of the lemon, along with the raisins and half of the parsley. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, then check for seasoning. Remove the chicken to a board and carve as you'd like. Fluff the couscous with a fork, then arrange the cut chicken on top. Scatter the rest of the parsley over the whole baking pan of chicken and couscous, and serve with the relish.
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Lucia Muchina
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and couscous.
Muntaha's Aviary
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The relish is a great way to hide them.
Nasrinaabby
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Arslan Sadiq
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Arike Damilola
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken and couscous, but this dish is really good. The relish is especially tasty.
DonS SqUAd
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Home Actor
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's a healthy and delicious meal.
Osunkoya Tomisin
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to make and the flavors are well-balanced.
128gb Kabambo
[email protected]This dish is a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more liquid, such as chicken broth or water, to the couscous.
ayoub yakhlafe
[email protected]The relish is too spicy for me. I would use a milder chili pepper next time.
Samikhan Khan
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices to the chicken and couscous.
Masood Mengal
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory, the couscous is fluffy, and the relish is sweet and tangy.
Mujahid Nizami
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and couscous cook in one pot, so there's minimal cleanup.
Mike Kaltenthaler
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. It's so fluffy and flavorful.
Bella Vita
[email protected]The relish really makes this dish. It's got a great kick to it that complements the chicken and couscous perfectly.
Oreoluwa Lanre
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the couscous for extra flavor and texture. It was a hit with my family!