Do you have any dishes that you used to make and, for no apparent reason you realize that you haven’t made it in years? I do. Probably a lot more than I actually remember! This Chicken and Israeli Couscous is one of those dishes! I was in the store and saw the couscous and it all came back!
I LOVE this Chicken and Israeli Couscous! It uses cinnamon even though it’s a savory dish and has a very Middle Eastern flavor. It doesn’t add a sweetness to the dish so if you’re a little worried about it, just try it and then you’ll fall in love. Trust me I wouldn’t steer you wrong. 😉
Servings: 4
Calories: 437kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ sweet onion chopped
- 1 lb of chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup golden raisins
Instructions
- heat olive oil in a high sided skillet over medium heat
- add chicken to hot skillet
- stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, cinnamon and cumin
- add onion and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes
- remove to a plate
- add chicken stock to the skillet, cover and bring to a rolling boil
- add in the couscous and raisins, and reduce heat to a simmer
- cook for 5 minutes or until liquid has boiled off
- fluff with a fork and add back in the chicken, onions and any liquids on the plate
- enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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jenn@slim-shoppin says
Great recipe. I have only bought Israeli cous cous once! And I love it too. Definitely making this next week!
Aubrey Cota says
Thanks!
IveA says
Just had to sit & enjoy! So easy that my 13 years old, ask me to let her do it!
Aubrey Cota says
That’s great!
Brenda Cabrera Loredo says
My mom makes this diferently but it´s still so good she adds carrots and albahaca 😀