Cajun-Spiced Chicken with Couscous
4 servings
30 minutes
Cajun spiced chicken with couscous is a dish infused with the spirit of Louisiana, where the hot aromas of Cajun spices come alive. It combines tender meat marinated in a spicy blend with fluffy couscous soaked in the freshness of lime and herbs. A crunchy salad of tomatoes and cucumbers adds lightness, while lime enhances the depth of flavor. This dish is perfect for those who appreciate vibrant and rich flavor combinations as well as ease of preparation. It fits beautifully into both a cozy home dinner and a festive atmosphere, delighting guests with its aroma and sophistication.
1
Rub the chicken with spices, salt, and black pepper. Skewer with metal skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and grill for about 20 minutes, turning once.
- Poussin (young chicken): 1 piece
- Cajun seasoning: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
2
Pour chicken broth into a pot, bring to a boil, add couscous, and cook for 2 minutes. Cover and keep warm. Before serving, stir in the juice of 3 limes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and herbs.
- Chicken broth: 200 ml
- Couscous: 180 g
- Lime: 4 pieces
- Olive oil: to taste
- Fresh mint: 1 bunch
- Curly parsley: 1 bunch
3
Finely chop the tomatoes and cucumber and mix with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the zest of 1 lime.
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
- Olive oil: to taste
- Lime: 4 pieces
4
Place the chicken on a plate, surround it with couscous and salad. Cut the lime into wedges.
- Poussin (young chicken): 1 piece
- Couscous: 180 g
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
- Lime: 4 pieces