Grilled Chicken with Peppered Couscous
4 servings
35 minutes
Grilled chicken with spiced couscous is a vibrant dish of Indian cuisine that combines aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. Historically, India is renowned for its art of spice blending, and this recipe embodies culinary traditions. Juicy chicken fillet, fried to a golden crust, gains rich flavor from a marinade of orange juice and spices. Couscous infused with the aromas of fresh vegetables, mint, and citrus notes perfectly complements the tenderness of the chicken. The dish has a rich, spicy flavor with a hint of acidity and freshness from the greens. It is ideal for both family dinners and special occasions, filling the table with exotic aromas. Serving it with rendered juices adds depth to the flavor, making it truly unforgettable.
1
Preheat the grill.
2
In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil and add couscous. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Couscous: 200 g
3
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté finely chopped onion and zucchini until golden. Add chopped pepper and tomatoes, mix well, and add couscous. Then add grated zest, a third of the juice, and chopped mint.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 head
- Courgette: 2 pieces
- Fresh red bell pepper: 0.5 piece
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 12 pieces
- Couscous: 200 g
- Orange zest: 0.5 tablespoon
- Orange juice: 250 ml
- Fresh mint: 8 tablespoons
4
Place the chicken in a single layer in a fireproof dish, crumble butter on top. Drizzle with the remaining juice and season with spices. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy.
- Chicken breast: 4 pieces
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Orange juice: 250 ml
- Spices: to taste
5
Place couscous on the plate, and top it with chicken, drizzling the rendered juices over it.
