Couscous With Chicken

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Couscous is small grains made of semolina, wheat flour, salt and water. Its origin is northern african. Couscous grains are delicate requires only lightly steaming. i was introduced to couscous when i was in west africa. Since then, i enjoy cooking and eating it.

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Steps

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Clean the chicken breasts with cold water , lemon / lime and a pinch of salt.

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Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry.

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Cut as desired.

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Saut the onion with oil until tender.

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Add to the the onion , the chicken breasts , cloves , cinnamon.

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Stir-fry until the chicken turns to golden brown.

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Combine the chicken , the tomatoes , red chili pepper , curry or turmeric , carrots , zucchini.

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Cook for five minutes.

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Add the chicken broth , bay leaves , salt and black pepper.

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Cook for 15 minutes.

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Meanwhile , prepare the couscous following direction from the package.

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In a serving dish , place the chicken and sauce in the middle and the couscous around it.

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Serve it warm.

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Ingredients

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couscous, skinless chicken breasts, tomatoes, onion, extra virgin olive oil, chicken broth, carrots, zucchini, bay leaves, whole cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, chili powder, salt and black pepper