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Algerian Couscous with Cinnamon Flavored Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian
Keyword Couscous, Couscous with chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author LDS’s Mom

Ingredients

  • About 2 lb fine couscous
  • Chicken pieces (from 4 to 8)
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 medium zucchini’s, cut into long pieces
  • 4 medium long turnips, cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Please see the link above to prepare a fluffy couscous.

  2. Put olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  3. Add the minced onion, chicken pieces and let cook for about 5 minutes.

  4. Add salt, pepper and cinnamon stick.

  5. Reduce the heat to medium low, then add turnips pieces and chickpeas.

  6. Let cook for a good 10 minutes and make sure to turn the chicken pieces during this time.

  7. Add hot water to cover the chicken.

  8. Increase the heat to medium and cook covered for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

  9. Check the seasoning of the sauce and add salt if needed. You may need to add hot water as well.

  10. Once the chicken and turnips are cooked, take out the chicken and add zucchinis to the sauce. Let cook.

  11. Put the butter in a large frying pan, brown the chicken pieces in both sides. Set aside.

  12. Once the zucchini’s are cooked, garnish the couscous with chicken and vegetables and serve it with a bowl of sauce aside.

  13. Enjoy.