Dinner

Chicken and Zucchini Couscous is for Dinner.

Chicken and Zucchini Couscous takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Chicken and Zucchini Couscous takes 35 minutes to cook.

Chicken and Zucchini Couscous makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and Zucchini Couscous are:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2-3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 large can, crushed tomatoes in thick puree
2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 red peppers, chopped into large pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups cooked couscous (Not calculated)

Here is how you make Chicken and Zucchini Couscous:

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and add them to the pot. Cook, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pot.Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.Add the broth, tomatoes, and the remaining salt, scraping the bottom of the pot to dislodge any browned bits. Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken breasts with any accumulated juices, the chickpeas, and the veggies and bring back to a simmer. Cook, covered, until the chicken and zucchini are just done, about 12 minutes longer. Add the parsley and lemon juice and serve over the couscous.Serving Size: Makes 8 servings- 1 piece of chicken and about 1c veggies & sauceNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUUKWORM14.

The nutritional information for Chicken and Zucchini Couscous is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 330.5

• Total Fat: 11.7 g
• Cholesterol: 78.6 mg
• Sodium: 495.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
• Protein: 29.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Chicken and Zucchini Couscous is Gluten Free