Description
Welcome to your kitchen oasis—where tender chicken simmers in golden Moroccan spices and the couscous soaks up every drop of that dreamy, sweet-savory sauce. This 30-minute meal brings all the cozy warmth of a tagine without any special tools. Just one pan, a few pantry staples, and big flavor. It’s dinner that feels like a hug from Marrakech.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp ras el hanout (or mix of cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander)
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1 tsp ground ginger
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Salt & pepper
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 cup couscous
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1 cup water (or broth)
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1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
Optional Toppings:
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Chopped parsley
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Toasted almonds
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Diced dried apricots
Instructions
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Spice & Sear: Season chicken with ras el hanout, ginger, salt, and pepper. Sear in hot olive oil, 4–5 mins per side, until golden. Set aside.
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Build Sauce: In same pan, sauté onion & garlic 3 mins. Add honey & broth, bring to simmer.
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Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to pan, cover and simmer 10 mins on low.
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Make Couscous: Boil water with salt. Stir in couscous & butter, cover. Let sit 5 mins, then fluff.
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Serve: Spoon couscous into bowls, top with chicken & pan sauce. Add toppings if using.
Notes
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Chickpeas + sweet potato = a great veg version
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Add preserved lemon or harissa for zing
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Coconut milk finish = creamy twist
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g