Best 4 Simple Sesame Chicken With Couscous Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Sesame Chicken with Couscous, a culinary symphony that harmoniously blends the sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.**

Indulge in the delectable Sesame Chicken, where succulent chicken pieces are coated in a luscious sesame sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Accompanied by fluffy and aromatic couscous, this dish is a delightful journey for your palate.

**For a vegetarian twist, try our enticing Sesame Tofu with Couscous.**

Tender tofu takes the center stage in this variation, absorbing the delectable sesame sauce and offering a delightful texture. Served with fluffy couscous, this dish is a symphony of flavors and a testament to the versatility of sesame sauce.

**If you prefer a quick and easy meal, our 15-minute Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry is the perfect choice.**

With a vibrant sauce made from pantry staples, this dish comes together in a flash. Tossed with tender chicken and crisp vegetables, it's a weeknight savior that doesn't compromise on taste.

**For a complete meal, our Sesame Chicken with Rice and Vegetables is a hearty and wholesome option.**

Succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of colorful vegetables are coated in our irresistible sesame sauce, creating a vibrant and satisfying dish that will nourish your body and soul.

**And for those who love experimenting in the kitchen, our Sesame Chicken Wings are a game-changer.**

These crispy chicken wings are coated in a sweet and tangy sesame glaze, making them perfect for game day gatherings or as an appetizer. They're sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CHICKEN COUSCOUS

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Take a break from pasta, rice, and potatoes with this quick chicken couscous bowl. Made with chicken breast (or thighs, or even leftover chicken!) and diced veggies of your choice, it's an impressive meal that takes just minutes to make once all the ingredients are prepped. The chicken is moist and tender, the couscous is light yet satisfying, and the veggies add color, flavor, and texture. It can be eaten at any temperature and would be perfect to pack for a picnic.

Provided by Chef John

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups whole wheat couscous
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 pinch kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup diced zucchini
½ cup diced green beans
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
1 pinch chili flakes

Steps:

Place couscous in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil; stir with a spoon until all couscous is coated with oil. Level off to smooth the top and set aside.
Season chicken on both sides with salt.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip and add onions. Sear chicken on second side, while sauteing onions at the same time, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove chicken to a plate and let cool for a few minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and return to the saucepan.
Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place over high heat. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and carefully dump it on top of the couscous; do not stir. Immediately wrap bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
When timer goes off, unwrap foil and toss in parsley. Stir to combine ingredients. Taste and adjust for salt.
Spoon couscous onto serving plate and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 125 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 21.3 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1428.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CRISPY SESAME CHICKEN

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Level up a take-out favorite by making this crispy sesame chicken in easy sticky sauce at home. Add rice or noodles for a delicious family dinner.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts (cubed into bite-size pieces )
1 egg (beaten)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch / cornflour
oil (for frying)
1 tbsp canola / vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves (crushed )
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup water
¼ cup brown sugar (You could add up to one third cup sugar if you prefer the sauce to be sweeter.)
2 tbsp rice vinegar / lemon juice
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp cornstarch / cornflour (mixed with 2 tbsp water )

Steps:

Place the chicken in a bowl then add the egg and soy sauce. Massage the egg and soy into the chicken well then allow to sit for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large pan then cook for garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer then pour in the cornstarch slurry. Reduce the heat then simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Heat enough oil to fry the chicken in a deep pan or pot. Place a wire rack over a sheetpan.
Combine the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl then coat the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is completely covered.
Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid over-crowding the pan, until the chicken is golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on the wire rack while you cook the remaining chicken.
Place the pan with the sauce back on the heat and bring to a simmer. Add the fried chicken and sesame seeds to the pan then toss to coat the chicken in the sauce. Season to taste with more soy, vinegar or sesame oil as necessary then serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 1751 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SESAME CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD

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I grow lots of the ingredients needed in this recipe. Fresh-tasting and crunchy, it's a perfect summer salad. Try leaving out the chicken and mixing the veggies with the couscous for a fun side dish. -Tari Ambler of Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in green onions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Place pea pods in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and steam 2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl; add chicken, red pepper and zucchini., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, apple juice concentrate, water, canola oil, ginger, pepper and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Shake well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN COUSCOUS

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Easy chicken couscous dinner with baked chicken thighs, warm Moroccan spices and fluffy couscous! If you like, add a big salad to start the meal.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic ((minced))
2 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ((divided))
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 to 8 chicken thighs ((boneless, skinless))
kosher salt and black pepper
3 carrots ((cut into 1-inch pieces))
2 celery ribs ((cut into 1-inch pieces))
1 red onion ((large, halved and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices))
handful of raisins ((optional))
extra virgin olive oil
1 cup couscous
1 cup water ((or chicken broth))
kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh parsley ((chopped))

Steps:

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Make the seasoning rub. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, and spices. Whisk to combine.
Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper on both side. Pour about 3/4 of the rub you just made all over the chicken (reserve the rest for later) and toss to make sure all the pieces are well coated. Set aside for now.
Put the vegetables and onions in a mixing bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and pour the remaining seasoning rub. Toss to combine.
Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a large baking pan or rimmed sheet pan.
Bake in the center of the heated-oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. The vegetables should also soften and gain some char.
While the chicken and veggies are baking, prepare the couscous. Boil the water or both until bubbling. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the couscous and cook, tossing regularly, until the couscous is toasted to golden brown. Season with kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add the boiled water. Immediately turn the heat off and cover the saucepan. Leave the couscous undisturbed for 10 minutes, the couscous should absorb all the liquid. When ready, add the fresh parsley and fluff the couscous with a fork.
When the chicken is fully cooked through, remove it from the oven. Spoon the couscous between the chicken pieces and allow it about 5 minutes to sop up some of the pan juices. Finish with the raisins, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Sodium 399.6 mg, Fiber 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 21.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs will give your dish the best flavor.
Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger will help to tenderize it and give it more flavor.
Cook the chicken in a hot pan: This will help to create a crispy coating on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside juicy.
Add the vegetables towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
Serve the chicken with a dipping sauce: A simple mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil is a great option.
Garnish the dish with green onions and sesame seeds: This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This simple sesame chicken with couscous is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, the vegetables are tender and colorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!