Moroccan Couscous
This chicken builds quick-cooking couscous, chicken broth and ground coriander into a proper meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in the salt, cumin, ground coriander and harissa paste.
- Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling spiced broth over it, stirring once to settle the grains.
- Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plate and let the couscous steam undisturbed for 5 minutes so it absorbs the liquid.
- Uncover and add the olive oil and lemon juice, then fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork to separate the grains and break up any clumps.
- Taste and adjust the salt and lemon, adding a little more harissa if you prefer extra heat.
- Fold in the chopped parsley and serve warm alongside grilled meat, fish or a vegetable tagine.
You'll use: Grill / broiler Β· Saucepan Β· Pan Β· Steamer
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Moroccan Couscous take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Moroccan Couscous is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Moroccan cuscus, from Casablanca, September 2018.jpg by Lmmima, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.