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Chicken and Zucchini Couscous Recipe

Chicken and Zucchini Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), cut into 8 pieces
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
1/2 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 zucchini , cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups cooked couscous

Directions:

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 1 1/4 teaspoons of 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 zucchini 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.
Wine Recommendation: The aromatic spices in this dish are best with an assertive, flavorful wine; color is almost secondary. For a red, try a wine from the indigenous South African grape, pinotage. For white, try a Tokay Pinot Gris from Alsace in France.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1163.88 Kcal (4873 kJ)
Calories from fat	584.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	64.92g	100%
Cholesterol	357.13mg	119%
Sodium	1286.29mg	54%
Potassium	1331.36mg	28%
Total Carbs	55.9g	19%
Sugars	4.32g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.76g	15%
Protein	84.15g	168%
Vitamin C	27.7mg	46%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	112mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.48 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.23g	100%
Cholesterol	45.25mg	119%
Sodium	162.99mg	54%
Potassium	168.7mg	28%
Total Carbs	7.08g	19%
Sugars	0.55g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	15%
Protein	10.66g	168%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	46%
Iron	0.6mg	28%
Calcium	14.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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