CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FENNEL, CARROTS, AND COUSCOUS

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Buying grains like couscous in bulk keeps down the cost of this Moroccan-inspired dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless free-range chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup oil-cured pitted black olives, halved
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with 1/2 teaspoon paprika; season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon oil, fennel, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon paprika and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • To skillet, add reserved chicken along with any accumulated juices, apricots, olives, orange juice, and broth. Cover and simmer until vegetables are soft and chicken is opaque throughout, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with couscous.

Meagan Lafley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Suliman Mutaz
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender-crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


Soufik islam
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Kate Ita
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


maged mego
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mary Jankowicz
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The fennel was not overpowering and the dish was actually quite delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Brianna Glynn
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender-crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


SOMATHILAKA PATABADIGE
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Pablo Anfilofieff
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough salt and pepper. I will definitely try it again with more seasoning.


HADI ELECTRIC
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shadrack Thuranira
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender-crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


jargal monkhor
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Raj kumar limbu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Emiola Selim
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the vegetables were tender-crisp, and the couscous was fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Donald Johnson jr
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MD mokim Ali
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was juicy and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anup chauhan
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Nazmul
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the vegetables were tender-crisp, and the couscous was fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.