Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

One-Pot Chicken Dinner

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

561
calories
23g
fat
54g
carbohydrates
32g
protein
5g
sugar
5g
fiber
Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

Recipe Description

Make dinner with this Chicken & Couscous One-Pot. Not only does this recipe cut out all the preparation and cleaning up from the cooking process, but it also tastes unbelievable too! Seasoned with turmeric and garam masala and filled with onions, garlic, green olives and lemon zest, this Eastern inspired chicken is a winner for dinner, every night! 

To make Chicken & Couscous One-Pot, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season chicken

    2 min
    Step 1 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Toss the chicken thighs in 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ tablespoon garam masala and a pinch of salt until completely coated.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    10 min
    Step 2 - Chicken & Couscous One-PotStep 2 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add chicken, skin-side down. Fry for 10 minutes, until golden brown, before turning over to cook for another 2 minutes, on the other side. Once cooked, remove from pan.

  3. 3

    Cook onions

    8 min
    Step 3 - Chicken & Couscous One-PotStep 3 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions and garlic for 8 minutes, until golden.

  4. 4

    Add spices

    1 min
    Step 4 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Add the remaining turmeric and garam masala and cook for another 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add chicken stock and olives

    3 min
    Step 5 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Pour in the chicken stock and add the onions. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Add chicken

    35 min
    Step 6 - Chicken & Couscous One-PotStep 6 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Once boiling, lower the heat and sit the chicken, skin side up, in the stock. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.

  7. 7

    Remove chicken

    1 min
    Step 7 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Remove chicken from pan and set aside to keep warm.

  8. 8

    Add lemon juice and couscous

    5 min
    Step 8 - Chicken & Couscous One-PotStep 8 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice and couscous and stir to mix with the saucy onions. Top with enough boiling water to cover the couscous, if needed. Place the lid back on the pan and let stand for 5 minutes, until the couscous is cooked through.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Chicken & Couscous One-PotStep 9 - Chicken & Couscous One-Pot

    Add half the parsley and lemon zest and using a fork, fluff up the couscous. Sit the chicken on top and garnish with remaining parsley and zest, before serving.

What more do you need than this Chicken & Couscous One-Pot, for dinner? No mess and no stress makes cooking that easy. Try it in your own home and let us know your thoughts when you tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own posts!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Nathalie Dupont
January 24, 2025
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This Chicken & Couscous One-Pot is simply great! I made it after a long day at work and was amazed at how easy it was to prepare. The flavors are unbelievable, and it felt comforting to enjoy a warm meal. I will definitely make it again!

Kenny
January 19, 2025
Verified

Superb flavor combo!

Zachary Adams
January 13, 2024
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Superb! I made the Chicken & Couscous One-Pot for a last-minute gathering with friends. The flavors brought everyone together, and no leftovers were in sight. I loved how simple it was to prepare, making it my go-to recipe from now on.

Eduardo
September 28, 2023
Verified

La receta de pollo y cuscús fue genial. La hice después de un día largo y fue super fácil. El sabor con el cúrcuma y las aceitunas es increíble!

Brittany
September 15, 2023
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Super easy dinner. My kids loved the flavors, and clean up was a breeze. This is now a weekly staple.

Nathan
August 7, 2023
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Amazing. This Chicken & Couscous One-Pot was so simple to make, and it brought back memories of my mom's cooking! I loved the flavors, especially the garlic. Will definitely make it again soon.

Ursula
July 12, 2023
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Delicious. I made this for my family last week and they loved it. The spices were perfect and it was so easy to clean up after dinner!

Isabel García
November 22, 2022
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¡Delicioso!

Ulysses
June 15, 2021
Verified

Super easy dinner. I made this dish for my friends last week, and they loved it. The flavors of turmeric and lemon really stand out, making it a hit. I appreciate how quick it was to cook with no mess. Totally recommend this one-pot recipe.

Alice
March 2, 2021
Verified

I made this Chicken & Couscous One-Pot for my family last week and it was a hit. The flavors of turmeric and garam masala really brought the dish to life. My kids loved it, and I loved how easy it was to clean up afterwards. Will definitely make it again.

Olivia Johnson
April 30, 2020
Verified

I tried the Chicken & Couscous One-Pot for a quick dinner after work. It was so easy! The spices made the chicken super flavorful. I even had a friend over, and she loved it too. Definitely adding this to my weeknight rotation.

Ursula
March 30, 2020
Verified

Fantastico!

Athina
September 3, 2019
Verified

Thank you! Approved!

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