Description
Enjoy a flavorful and aromatic meal with these Chicken Thighs with Spiced Couscous and Carrots. Tender, spiced chicken thighs are paired with fluffy couscous infused with lemon and parsley, along with tender carrots. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is a perfect balance of savory and citrusy flavors, making it a delightful family dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Carrots:
- 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Thighs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix spices in a bowl, coat chicken, and sear in a skillet. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Make the Couscous: Boil chicken broth, add carrots, stir in couscous and butter, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve: Plate couscous and carrots, top with a chicken thigh, and garnish with parsley or lemon wedge.
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken thighs with reduced baking time.
- Enhance the couscous with raisins or dried apricots.
- Pair with Greek yogurt or tzatziki for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with couscous
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
