Couscous with Chicken and Dried Fruits – Recipe for Couscous with Chicken and Frozen Fruits

Couscous with Chicken and Dried Fruits – Recipe for Couscous with Chicken and Frozen Fruits

This dish combines the delicious taste of couscous with chicken and frozen fruits, offering high nutritional value. In this article, we will provide you with the ingredients for six servings and guide you through the preparation. We hope you enjoy this unique couscous dish.

Ingredients for Couscous with Chicken and Dried Fruits:

 

• 4 cups of dry couscous.
• 3 cups of boiling water.
• 4 chicken breasts.
• 1 small-sized zucchini, diced into medium-sized cubes.
• 1 medium-sized potato, diced into medium-sized cubes.
• 2 carrots, sliced into rounds.
• 2 medium-sized onions, coarsely chopped.
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped.
• 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.
• 1 cup of boiled chickpeas.
• Dried apricots (as desired).
• Dried cherries (as desired).
• Raisins (as desired).
• 1 chicken bouillon cube.
• 1/2 cup of olive oil.
• 1 tablespoon of butter.
• 1 teaspoon of mixed spices.
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• 1 teaspoon of cumin.
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
• 1 tablespoon of salt.
• 1 tablespoon of whole caraway seeds.
• Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish).

How to Prepare Couscous with Chicken and Dried Fruits:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
2. Add the mixed spices, ground cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, ground cardamom, and caraway seeds. Stir the ingredients until well combined.
3. Add the chicken breasts, browning them on all sides until they turn a reddish color.
4. Add the carrot slices, diced zucchini, diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and boiled chickpeas. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.
5. Add the chicken bouillon cube and let the pot simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
6. In a separate pot, bring the boiling water to a boil. Add salt and butter (or use animal fat), then add the couscous. Allow it to boil briefly.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let the couscous steam until it doubles in size. Stir the couscous gently until fully cooked.
8. Transfer the couscous to a serving dish and arrange the chicken and vegetable mixture beside it. Garnish with fresh cilantro and dried fruits like apricots, cherries, and raisins.

Your couscous with chicken and dried fruits is now ready! Serve it hot to your family or guests, and enjoy its delicious flavor. Bon appétit!