Chicken with vegetables and couscous

6 servings

100 minutes

Chicken with vegetables and couscous is a vibrant dish of Indian cuisine, infused with the warmth of spices and richness of flavors. It combines the tenderness of chicken fried to a golden crust with the sweetness of roasted vegetables and the spiciness of ginger, garlic, and curry. The light tanginess of lemon and freshness of herbs make this dish particularly harmonious. Couscous soaked in the aromas of cilantro and olive oil adds an airy texture to it. This treat is perfect for a family dinner or festive table, bringing the atmosphere of Indian traditions into the home. Serving with yogurt and herbs adds tenderness and lightness, while butter gives a velvety taste. This dish is a true journey into a world of rich aromas and exotic flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 674
• Proteins: 44.9g
• Fats: 42.9g
• Carbohydrates: 27.3g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 pc
• Butter: 50 g
• Potato: 3 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Sweet pepper: 2 pc
• Couscous: 200 g
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Green onions: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Curry: to taste
• Ginger: 50 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Coriander: to taste
• Mint: to taste
• Yogurt: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken into pieces of equal size.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece

2. Heat olive oil. Fry the chicken and add pepper. Place the chicken in a heatproof dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Cut the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers into large pieces. Sauté the vegetables. Set aside for the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces

4. Chop ginger, garlic, onion, and chili pepper and sauté. Add curry and pour in water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pour this sauce over the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 50 g
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Curry:  to taste

5. Add a slice of lemon to the vegetables. Add chopped tomatoes. Salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

6. Cover with foil, make a hole in it, and send it to the oven. Bake for 1 hour at 200 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece

7. Add a piece of butter to the prepared dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

8. Garnish with yogurt, green onion, and mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 100 g
   • Green onions:  to taste
   • Mint:  to taste

9. Prepare couscous with cilantro as a side dish. Add olive oil to the couscous, mix it, and pour boiling water over it. Wait for 10 minutes. Add herbs, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Couscous: 200 g
   • Coriander:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste