LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH OLIVE COUSCOUS

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If you can find preserved lemons, try them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in this North African-inspired recipe. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings (4 cups couscous).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
OLIVE COUSCOUS:
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted green olives
1 tablespoon pine nuts

Steps:

  • Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breast; place lemon slices and fennel under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt., Roast at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove chicken from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding thyme and salt to water before heating. Stir in olives and pine nuts during the last minute of cooking. Serve with chicken.

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Jo√£o Gabriel Carvalho
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.


Hysni bytyqi Hysni bytyqi
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I'm a big fan of lemon-roasted chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zain Suduzai
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lemon-roasted chicken is elegant and the couscous is a delicious accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyler Hawk
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rahat Gul
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.


Mariama Sannoh
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I'm a big fan of lemon-roasted chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Motiar
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lemon-roasted chicken is elegant and the couscous is a delicious accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Sumiyati Smart
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mariam Mahmud
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.


ELFDL Ali
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I'm a big fan of lemon-roasted chicken, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Qadir Typist 1
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lemon-roasted chicken is elegant and the couscous is a delicious accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Skeleton Gamer
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jake Meyer
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lemon-roasted chicken is flavorful and the couscous is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal.


Susan Joyner
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The lemon-roasted chicken was delicious and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


stuart taylor
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was roasted to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Bikram rai
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Salim Ansari
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This lemon-roasted chicken with olive couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken is roasted to perfection and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!