| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
- 2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
- Greek yogurt and/or harissa or other hot sauce, for topping
Instructions
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the carrots, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Put the couscous and chicken in a medium bowl; pour 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid on top. Stir, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, raisins, scallions and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until the nuts are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
- Divide the couscous and chicken among bowls. Top with the carrots and more of the cooking liquid. Sprinkle with the almond mixture and more cilantro. Top with yogurt and/or harissa.
- Per serving: Calories 441; Fat 20 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 91 mg; Sodium 853 mg; Carbohydrate 42 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 28 g
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 441 calorie |
| Total Fat | 20 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 7 grams |
| Cholesterol | 91 milligrams |
| Sodium | 853 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 42 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 grams |
| Protein | 28 grams |
Reviews
5 Stars – different flavors than the normal American kitchen fare. I also used chicken broth instead of water. I have two other Indian flavor dishes and I am adding this to my rotation
Nice flavor profile change-up for our regular weeknight dinner use of rotisserie chicken. I used broth instead of water for carrots and couscous, the latter prepared according to package instructions rather than the recipe.
Really good for a weeknight dinner! Made some modifications due to what was on hand. Cooked the carrots in broth instead of water and used chopped dried figs instead of raisins. Skipped the cilantro. Everyone loved it.
Yummy, easy to make & healthy! We love this. Have made it half a dozen times already.
Haven’t tried this yet, but when I plug it into MyFitnessPal app the nutritional info is quite different from the book, The Best and Lightest
Sooooo delicious! Complex flavors and textures. My family enjoyed this recipe and are looking forward to when I make this again.
Wow, this is really good. Tons of flavor and easy to make. Probably not for the timid of pallet. I made as directed with the only sub of sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt because I didn’t have any. Go for it, it’s delicious and I will make this often.
This is a really easy recipe! It was so fast to make and it turned out great. I would recommend the greek yogurt, it added a great creaminess. I would also use the hot sauce, I didn’t have harissa so I used Frank’s, but the heat added another dimension. I will definitley make this again!
This is a great weeknight meal! My sister LOVES it. I tweak it and make it with quinoa for a healthier option. This takes a little longer, but totally delicious!
Really tasty, light and healthy. We didn’t top with the yogurt or anything but I may try that next time. My husband and teenage daughter liked it too. Easy to prepare. Will definitely make again!