Chicken Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (cut into thin strips)
• 4 tablespoons Cooking Oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (sweet paprika)
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (ground coriander)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced fresh)
• ½ teaspoon Habanero Pepper (minced, optional for heat)
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (diced)
• 4 stalks Scallions (chopped, divided)
• 2 cups Chicken Stock (low‑sodium)
• 1 piece Chicken Stock Cube (optional, for extra flavor)
• 2 cups Couscous (medium‑grain)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat oil

   Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high until shimmering.

   Time: PT1M

2. Cook chicken

   Add chicken strips, season with salt, paprika, coriander powder, and black pepper. Stir‑fry until browned and cooked through, about 7‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT9M

3. Set chicken aside

   Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add more oil

   Add another 2 tablespoons of oil to the same skillet.

   Time: PT30S

5. Sauté aromatics

   Add diced onion, minced ginger, and minced habanero (if using). Cook, stirring, for 2‑3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add bell pepper

   Stir in the diced red bell pepper and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

7. Add scallions

   Add half of the chopped scallions and stir for 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add stock and boil

   Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock (and the optional stock cube). Increase heat and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT3M

9. Add couscous

   Stir in 2 cups of couscous, cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let steam for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

10. Fluff couscous

    Remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork.

    Time: PT1M

11. Combine chicken and vegetables

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the remaining scallions, and toss everything together for 2 minutes to reheat.

    Time: PT2M

12. Garnish and serve

    Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired and serve hot.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

10g

Fiber

5g