Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable chicken and zucchini couscous dish. This vibrant and flavorful recipe combines the succulent flavors of tender chicken, garden-fresh zucchini, and fluffy couscous, creating a symphony of taste that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary adventure with our step-by-step guide, which includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect dish every time. Discover the art of infusing aromatic spices and zesty lemon into the chicken, resulting in a burst of flavor in every bite. Dive into the world of Mediterranean cuisine as we unveil the secrets of creating a delectable zucchini and couscous medley, complemented by a vibrant blend of herbs and spices. Get ready to tantalize your senses and indulge in a delightful meal that embodies the essence of the Mediterranean.
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CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI
Categories Chicken Vegetable Sauté Dinner Curry Zucchini Summer Couscous Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes, then reserve in skillet.
- Meanwhile, pat chicken slices dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken in 2 batches, turning occasionally, until just cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per batch, transferring chicken to a plate with tongs.
- Reduce heat to moderate and add 1 tablespoon butter, then cook zucchini with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate with chicken and loosely cover with foil.
- Add garlic along with half of reserved onion to larger skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup broth and bring to a boil, then boil until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until just thick enough to coat back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Set sauce aside in skillet.
- Reheat remaining onion in 10-inch skillet over moderate heat, then add remaining teaspoon curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon butter and remaining 1 1/4 cups broth, then bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then cover tightly and let stand off heat 5 minutes. Cut remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and stir into couscous. Let stand, covered, 1 minute.
- While couscous is standing, add chicken and zucchini to sauce along with any juices accumulated on plate and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon cilantro.
- Fluff couscous with a fork to break up any lumps, then stir in remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lime wedges.
COUSCOUS AND ZUCCHINI
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add couscous to boiling water, remove from heat and cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
- In a large saute pan heat olive oil. Add red pepper flakes, garlic, zucchini, green onions, mint and salt. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Fluff couscous with fork and fold in vegetables.
SHELLY'S CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS
This recipe was originally posted by my friend, Shelly, and I adopted it after she left the site. She told me that she found it on Cooking.com and the original recipe included instructions to cook the chicken separately. Being a woman after my own heart, Shelly decided that there was no point in dirtying another pan and tossed the chicken into the stew to simmer. It works well with no ill effects. When I prepared this, I omitted the chickpeas, as they are a texture and flavor that I don't enjoy, and upped the amount of zucchini to include 3 small ones. My hubby is sometimes sceptical of tomato and rice dishes (and couscous is very close to rice in his opinion) and also is unsure of lemon in savory dishes, but he helped himself to seconds and commented on the fresh flavor of the dish. I think that makes it a winner.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In large pot, heat oil, add 1/4 tsp of salt and chopped onion.
- Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne and turmeric and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add broth, tomatoes and remaining 1 1/4 tsp salt.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, covered for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken, chickpeas, zucchini and bring back to a simmer.
- Cook, covered, until chicken and zucchini are just done, about 12 minutes longer.
- Add parsley and lemon juice and just let it"hang out" for several minutes or more-- does it good in my opinion.
- Serve over couscous.
GARLIC CHICKEN IN CASSEROLE WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the garlic bulbs in a small tin and roast them until they are soft when squeezed, about 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool.
- When the garlic bulbs are cool, slice the tops off and squeeze out the roasted garlic. Add the garlic to a food processor or a bowl, along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, cumin, crushed red pepper and salt, to taste. Add a little olive oil and puree or mash into a loose paste. Massage the mixture all over the chicken pieces and let sit for at least 1 hour.
- Bring a pot of well salted water to a boil, over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook it until it's about 2/3 of the way cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and brown it on all sides. Remove it to a plate, drain the fat and add the onions and celery. Season with salt, to taste, and the crushed red pepper. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up all the crud on the bottom of the pan and cook the onions and celery for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Add in the saffron, zucchini, cooked couscous, and chicken stock. Stir to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Transfer the mix to an ovenproof dish. Nestle the chicken, skin side up, in the couscous and cover with foil. Add some more chicken stock to keep everything nice and moist. Sprinkle with pine nuts and cover with foil. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan.
- Roast the chicken for 20 minutes, covered, then remove the foil and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top with scallions before serving.
ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ZUCCHINI AND COUSCOUS
Roasting chicken thighs with their skin on helps keep the meat moist, while the pan juices lend lusciousness to the zucchini that roasts alongside. Serve couscous as an alternative to rice or potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Remove sheet from oven, and turn chicken, skin side up. Scatter zucchini around chicken, and season with salt and pepper; toss with pan juices. Return sheet to oven, and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 7 to 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in couscous. Cover, and let stand until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in parsley, vinegar, roasted zucchini, and 2 tablespoons pan juices; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with zucchini and couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g
ZUCCHINI AND SHELLS
Family favorite to use that beautiful summer zucchini! Very simple recipe that tastes great accompanied by garlic bread! Very good for vegetarians, too.
Provided by FABA1228
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in zucchini and coat in the olive oil. Pour in tomato sauce and water. Season with oregano, basil, and red pepper. Dissolve sugar in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix sauce and cooked past shells. Top with cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.3 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 650.3 mg, Sugar 32 g
ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS
A very quick and easy side dish. It could also double as the base for a cold salad with the addition of other chopped veggies and oil based dressing!
Provided by yooper
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch dice.
- In a large non-stick skillet cook zucchini in oil with cumin and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous and remove skillet from heat.
- Let mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Cover for 5 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for ripe vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful couscous.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken: This will prevent it from cooking evenly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Season the chicken well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions: This will ensure that it is cooked properly and has the right texture.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetables and chicken to the couscous just before serving: This will help to prevent the vegetables from overcooking and the chicken from drying out.
- Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This chicken and zucchini couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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