Green-Olive Chicken and Couscous

Name: Green-Olive Chicken and Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb chicken breast; 1 onion; 1 zucchini; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.5 tsp fennel seed; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; salt and pepper; 1 cup green olives; 4 cup chicken broth; 1 box instant couscous (10 ounce); 0.25 cup flat leaf parsley; 0.25 cup mint leaf

A Moroccan dish of chicken, couscous and zucchini, seasoned with fennel seed and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.

20 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the onion, zucchini, garlic, lemon peel, crushed red pepper, fennel seeds and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the olives and cook for 3 minutes more.
2
Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add the parsley, mint, and lemon juice; toss.
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