Lemon, Saffron and Chicken Couscous

BlogtasticFood
April 06, 2020
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A wonderful 30 minute healthy couscous recipe that encourages you to use up whatever is in your pantry. Flavoured with lemon, saffron and filled with Moroccan inspired grilled chicken.

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750 ml of chicken stock
A pinch of saffron
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
The zest from 1 lemon
500 g of couscous
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1 teaspoon of ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepepr
500 g of chicken thighs
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
150 g of sweet potato diced into small cubes
1 medium - large carrot peeled and diced into small cubes
150 g of frozen peas
30 g of baby spinach
10 g of fresh parsley
100 g of saltanas
50 g of feta cheese crumbled
  1. Add your chicken stock, saffron, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large pot and bring to a boil. As soon as the stock starts boiling, turn the heat off.
  2. Add the couscous and mix through...

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Nutritions

Calories
474

Sodium
855mg
35% DV

Fat
9g
14% DV

Protein
18g
37% DV

Carbs
78g
26% DV

Fiber
8g
32% DV