Braised Chicken With Apricots, Green Olives, And Herbed Couscous Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken With Apricots, Green Olives, And Herbed Couscous Recipe
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Moroccan

Recipe By Slurrp

Braised Chicken with Apricots, Green Olives, and Herbed Couscous is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots, briny green olives, and fragrant herbs. The chicken is braised in a rich and savory sauce, which infuses it with delicious flavors. The dish is served over a bed of fluffy herbed couscous, which adds a light and refreshing element to the meal. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight meal that will impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients For Braised Chicken With Apricots, Green Olives, And Herbed Couscous Recipe

4 Chicken Thighs, Bone In And Skin
As required Salt And Pepper, To Taste
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Onion, Diced
3 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 cup Dried Apricots
0.5 cup Green Olives, Pitted
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 cup Couscous
2 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

Directions : Braised Chicken With Apricots, Green Olives, And Herbed Couscous Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
STEP 2.Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
STEP 3.In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
STEP 4.Add the apricots, green olives, chicken broth, and herbs to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
STEP 5.Return the chicken to the skillet and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
STEP 6.While the chicken is cooking, prepare the herbed couscous according to the package instructions.
STEP 7.Serve the braised chicken over the herbed couscous and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Cooking Tips

Make sure to brown the chicken well before braising to develop a rich flavor.
You can use bone-in or boneless chicken thighs for this recipe, depending on your preference.
Feel free to adjust the amount of apricots and olives to suit your taste.

Storage and Serving

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the chicken and couscous in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Serve the braised chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition
value

888

calories per serving

63 g Fat71 g Protein9 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

63 g Fat
71 g Protein
9 g Carbs
6 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
9 g
Protein
71 g
Fiber
6 g

Fats

Fat
63 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
162 mg
Iron
7 mg
Vitamin A
2086 mcg
Vitamin B1
1 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
22 mg
Vitamin B6
2 mg
Vitamin B9
92 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
48 mg
Vitamin E
6 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
141 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
767 mg
Selenium
75 mcg
Zinc
6 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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