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Chicken Couscous With Dried Fruit

Lunch
Dinner

About this Recipe

Use up leftover roast chicken with this quick and flavorful recipe. Warm spices, sweet fruit, and fluffy couscous come together for a satisfying meal, topped with cilantro and almonds.

Ingredients

2 cups Roast Chicken (Homemade, Purchased, or From Leftovers)
2 Lemons (1 1/2 tsp Zest & 1/4 Cup Freshly Squeezed Juice)
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Small Yellow Onion (Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
3/4 tsp Cinnamon
1 Cup Mixed Dried Fruit (Chopped Dates & Apricots)
3 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Cups Couscous (Instant)
1/4 Cup Cilantro (Fresh)
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds (Raw Or Toasted)

15m

Prep

15m

Cook

4

Servings

About this Recipe

Use up leftover roast chicken with this quick and flavorful recipe. Warm spices, sweet fruit, and fluffy couscous come together for a satisfying meal, topped with cilantro and almonds.

Ingredients

2 cups Roast Chicken (Homemade, Purchased, or From Leftovers)
2 Lemons (1 1/2 tsp Zest & 1/4 Cup Freshly Squeezed Juice)
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Small Yellow Onion (Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
3/4 tsp Cinnamon
1 Cup Mixed Dried Fruit (Chopped Dates & Apricots)
3 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Cups Couscous (Instant)
1/4 Cup Cilantro (Fresh)
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds (Raw Or Toasted)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm 3 Tbsp of olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until the garlic and onions are golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the ground cumin and cinnamon. Then mix in the lemon zest and juice, dried fruits, and broth.  

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 3

Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove from the heat.

Step 4

Let stand until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cilantro and toss with a fork to fluff the couscous and distribute the cilantro. Mix in the shredded chicken. Garnish with almonds and serve.