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Moroccan Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Bowl

A warm and vibrant bowl of spiced chicken, fluffy couscous, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  2. In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add couscous, remove from heat, and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
  4. Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss everything together.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with a wedge of lemon and extra parsley. You can add a simple yogurt or tahini sauce on the side for a creamy touch.

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