NORTH AFRICAN SPICY CHICKEN COUSCOUS

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Categories     Chicken     Broil     Low Fat

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

North Africa Spice Blend-
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup lowfat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 large orange
1 (14.5 ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/2 cup currants or dark raisins
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup toasted broken walnuts or sliced almonds
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
Garnish-orange and lemon curls

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine curry powder, cumin, salt, paprika, cinnamon and pepper flakes; mix North African Spice Blend well. In another small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, gingerroot and 1 tablespoon North African Spice Blend (reserving remaining Spice Blend for couscous); blend well. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for basting. Place chicken in plastic bag with remainder of marinade and turn to coat. Let stand in refrigerator 15 minutes. Grate 1 teaspoon zest from orange. Cut away remaining peel and pith. Chop orange; set aside. Remove chicken from marinade and place on broiler pan about 5-inches from heat. Broil 7 minutes; turn chicken, brush with reserved marinade. Broil additional 6 minutes or until fork can be inserted with ease and juices run clear. While chicken is broiling, bring broth, currants, orange zest and remaining Spice Blend to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Stir in chopped orange, toasted nuts, onions and cilantro. Spread on serving platter. Remove chicken to cutting board and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange on couscous. Garnish with citrus curls.

ykdafnee
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


sawin S
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish turned out really bland. I'll have to try it again with a different recipe.


FearGod Bright
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This dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Nancy Powers
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Jasmine Bauer
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This recipe was a total flop. The chicken was tough and the couscous was bland.


Wiseman Mkhize
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the dish was too spicy for me. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Izumi_ chan
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The chicken was a little dry, but the couscous was delicious.


naseem ullah
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. I would definitely make it again.


Ridowan Hawladar
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Verdict Berton
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of chicken and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Mohammed Hussein xagla toosiye Barow
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


md jehat
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. It's the perfect amount of heat without being too overwhelming.


Sajjad ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Muhammad Arif
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is always tender and moist.


Raquel Taylor
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!