Moroccan Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Bowl
A flavorful and colorful bowl combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy couscous with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Grains
- 2 cups couscous
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper
- 1 zucchini, diced zucchini
- 1 onion, chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced garlic
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- to taste salt and pepper Salt and pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- Fresh parsley fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper; cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions, fluff with a fork.
- Serve couscous in bowls topped with chicken and vegetable mixture, garnished with parsley.
Notes
You can add a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor or substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.