Chicken Skewers with Couscous – How to Prepare Chicken Skewers with Couscous

Chicken Skewers with Couscous – How to Prepare Chicken Skewers with Couscous

Chicken skewers with couscous is a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s easy to prepare, taking only 20 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook. Here’s a recipe for four servings, and we hope you enjoy this unique and delicious meal.

Ingredients for Chicken Skewers with Couscous:

Chicken Skewers with Couscous


  • 600 grams of chicken breast, cut into medium-sized cubes

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves of crushed garlic
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon of paprika
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Salt (to taste)

Couscous Ingredients:

  • 200 grams of couscous
  • 3 cups of hot chicken broth
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

How to Prepare Chicken Skewers with Couscous:

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the grated ginger, crushed garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly until well blended.

  2. Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and let them soak for at least two hours to absorb the flavors.

  3. Grill the chicken: Grill the chicken cubes on charcoal or a grill until they are fully cooked.

  4. Prepare the couscous: Place the couscous in a suitable pot. Pour the hot chicken broth over it, add salt and black pepper, cover the pot with a cloth, and let it sit for about 10 minutes until the couscous absorbs the broth.

  5. Season the couscous: Drizzle olive oil over the couscous, season with additional black pepper and salt to taste, and mix well.

  6. Serve: Place the couscous on a serving dish, top with the grilled chicken skewers, and your chicken skewers with couscous are ready to serve. Enjoy this delightful dish with family or guests!

Bon appétit! 

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