Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

Moroccan Chicken with Couscous

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

415
calories
9g
fat
48g
carbohydrates
33g
protein
18g
sugar
5g
fiber
Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

Recipe Description

One-pot, Moroccan inspired, Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous. This recipe can take as long or as quick as you would like, depending on your love for the kitchen. If you have lots of time, I would suggest cooking your stew for a longer period, giving you extra tender and juicy chicken pieces with the sauce and flavors completely absorbed into the meat.

Serve it with giant couscous balls, just like it’s done in the Middle East!

To make Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions

    10 min
    Step 1 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

    In a large flameproof casserole dish, heat the oil and add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes until onions begin to caramelise.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    5 min
    Step 2 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant CouscousStep 2 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

    Move the caramelized onions over, to one side of the dish and add the chicken. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes until the chicken begins to brown.

  3. 3

    Add seasoning and flavor

    1 min
    Step 3 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

    Add the tagine paste, tomatoes, oregano, preserved lemons, honey and crumbled stock cube. Fill half of one of the tomato cans with water and add this water-juice to the pot. Season with a touch of salt and loads of ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Cook

    40 min
    Step 4 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

    Stir everything together to mix through and cover with a lid. Simmer for 40 minutes on a low heat with a gentle bubble; or up to 4 hours, on a very low heat.

  5. 5

    Add couscous

    9 min
    Step 5 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant CouscousStep 5 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

    Add the giant couscous 10 minutes before serving. Cover pot with lid and simmer for 10 minutes until the couscous has cooked. If you’re eating at different times, cook only the required portion of couscous.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous

    Stir in some freshly chopped parsley before serving hot!

Go Moroccan and try this Lemony Chicken Stew with Giant Couscous for dinner this evening. Spoil yourself and take the time to make something extra yummy and wholesome. Let us know what you think of this recipe and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own posts on social media!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Emily Thompson
July 14, 2024
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Simply delicious stew!

Nick
April 16, 2024
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Great flavors mix. Made it for friends last weekend, and everyone loved it. The lemony taste got compliments all around. This is now my go to recipe.

Patricia
November 15, 2023
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Superb flavors, love the citrus touch!

Hannah
October 16, 2023
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Amazing, simple stew!

Isaac
October 12, 2023
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Fantastic and easy!

Olivia
October 5, 2023
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Wonderful! Made this for my family last night, we devoured every bite!

Megan Smith
October 1, 2023
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Superb stew for a cozy night in

Willie
July 19, 2023
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I made the Lemony Chicken Stew for our Family night. My kids loved those giant couscous balls! It's so easy to make and tastes just amazing. One of my faves now.

Quinn78
February 18, 2023
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Delicious! I made this stew on a rainy day and it warmed my family’s hearts. The lemony flavor was vibrant, and the giant couscous made it special. My kids even helped stir, creating a sweet memory. We loved it!

Angela
December 17, 2022
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Superb dish. My husband loves it and it's so simple to make. Perfect for family dinners, especially on weekends.

Flo
August 19, 2022
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So, yummy stew!

Frank Johnson
June 1, 2022
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Delicous. Made this stew last Sunday after a busy week. The flavors were perfect and my wife loved it. The giant couscous paired so well, it's now a family favorite. Can't wait to make it again soon.

Abe
August 12, 2021
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This stew is amaze! Cooked it last Sunday when I had the fam over, and everyone went nuts over it. The chicken was sooo tender and lemony, just how I like it. Giant couscous made it even better! Such a hit, I’m def making it again.

Clara
June 8, 2021
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I loved making this Lemony Chicken Stew! It was easy and so flavorful. My husband even asked for seconds. Perfect for our family dinner last night.

George Banks
December 3, 2019
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I made the Lemony Chicken Stew for friends last weekend, and it was such a hit! The flavors were so fresh, and the couscous was a fun touch. I usually rush through cooking, but this time I took my time, and it was worth it. Everyone loved it!

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