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Easy Moroccan Chicken Couscous

A flavorful Moroccan-inspired dinner featuring spiced chicken, fluffy couscous, vegetables, and warm North African spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Moroccan, North African
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 0.33 cup golden raisins
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Couscous
  • 1.5 cups dry couscous
  • 1.5 cups hot broth or water

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken and Moroccan spices, cooking until lightly browned.
  4. Stir in vegetables, chickpeas, raisins, and broth.
  5. Simmer covered until chicken is tender.
  6. Prepare couscous by pouring hot liquid over it and letting it steam.
  7. Fluff couscous and serve topped with chicken mixture.

Notes

Adjust spices to taste and garnish with fresh herbs for best flavor.