Flavorful Chicken & Couscous with Orange & Dates: Easy Recipe

Name: Flavorful Chicken & Couscous with Orange & Dates: Easy Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken thighs (Bone-in, skin-on (marinate with ginger, preferably overnight)); 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (Grated, for chicken marinade and optionally for couscous); 2 pieces Oranges (Thinly sliced); 1 clove Garlic clove (Minced); 1 sprig Fresh rosemary (Whole or lightly chopped); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 handful Pitted dates (Or other dried fruit of choice); 1 cup Couscous (Requires equal volume of hot liquid (e.g., water or broth) for preparation); 1/4 cup Slivered almonds (Toasted, for garnish)

Prepare a delicious and flavorful chicken and couscous dish infused with the fresh taste of oranges, aromatic rosemary, and sweet dates. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a delightful meal. Remember to marinate the chicken in advance with ginger for the best flavor.

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Plated Chicken and Couscous with Oranges

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

32m

Cook Time

42m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

French

Nutrition (per serving)

600

Calories

40g

Protein

60g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Chicken Thighs Searing in Pan

Ingredients

Chicken thighs
(Bone-in, skin-on (marinate with ginger, preferably overnight))
2 pieces
Fresh ginger
(Grated, for chicken marinade and optionally for couscous)
1 inch piece

Oranges
(Thinly sliced)
2 pieces
Garlic clove
(Minced)
1 clove
Fresh rosemary
(Whole or lightly chopped)
1 sprig
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Pitted dates
(Or other dried fruit of choice)
1 handful

Couscous
(Requires equal volume of hot liquid (e.g., water or broth) for preparation)
1 cup
Slivered almonds
(Toasted, for garnish)
1 cup

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Chicken Simmering with Oranges and Dates

Instructions

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Marinate the chicken thighs: Grate fresh ginger and rub it all over the chicken thighs. For best flavor, marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
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Marinate the chicken thighs: Grate fresh ginger and rub it all over the chicken thighs. For best flavor, marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
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Marinating overnight greatly enhances the ginger flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
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Prepare aromatics: Thinly slice the oranges. Mince the garlic clove.
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Prepare aromatics: Thinly slice the oranges. Mince the garlic clove.
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Ensure thin orange slices to release maximum flavor during cooking.

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Sear chicken and add aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs until golden brown on all sides. Add sliced oranges, minced garlic, and rosemary sprig to the pan.
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Sear chicken and add aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs until golden brown on all sides. Add sliced oranges, minced garlic, and rosemary sprig to the pan.
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Browning the chicken thoroughly creates a rich depth of flavor for the dish.
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Add dates and simmer: Incorporate the pitted dates into the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors are well combined.
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Add dates and simmer: Incorporate the pitted dates into the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors are well combined.
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The dates will soften and release their sweetness, balancing the savory chicken and citrus.
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Prepare couscous: While the chicken is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package instructions. Typically, this involves combining 1 cup of couscous with 1 cup of hot liquid (water or broth) and letting it sit for 5 minutes, then fluffing with a fork. Optionally, add a pinch of grated ginger to the hot liquid for extra flavor.
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Prepare couscous: While the chicken is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package instructions. Typically, this involves combining 1 cup of couscous with 1 cup of hot liquid (water or broth) and letting it sit for 5 minutes, then fluffing with a fork. Optionally, add a pinch of grated ginger to the hot liquid for extra flavor.
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Using chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for couscous adds more depth to its flavor.

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Serve and garnish: Serve the chicken and orange mixture over the prepared couscous. Garnish generously with toasted slivered almonds.
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Serve and garnish: Serve the chicken and orange mixture over the prepared couscous. Garnish generously with toasted slivered almonds.
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For extra crunch, lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry pan before garnishing.