Couscous Royale
This North African couscous dish is topped with tender vegetables and mild chicken making it a colorful and nutritious kid friendly meal that looks as good as it tastes. It is one of the easiest African recipes to prepare and children love the fluffy grain topped with savory stew.
A fluffy North African couscous dish topped with colorful vegetables and tender chicken.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
main
protein
vegetables
liquid
seasoning
Instructions
Cook the Stew
In a large pot heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown for 5 minutes then add carrots zucchini chickpeas coriander and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Simmer the Vegetables
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and flavorful.
Prepare the Couscous
Place instant couscous in a bowl and pour 2 cups of boiling water over it. Cover with a plate and let it steam for 5 minutes then fluff gently with a fork.
Assemble and Serve
Pile fluffy couscous onto a large platter and ladle the vegetable chicken stew over the top. Serve immediately for a beautiful and kid friendly North African feast.
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