RECIPES

Chicken & Chorizo Giant Couscous

Details

SERVINGS

4 People

TIME

30

AUTHOR

Jodie Nixon

🔥 Nutrition per serving

522

Calories

Protein
31g
Fat
20g
Carbs
54g
Sat. Fat
5g
Fibre
5g
Sugars
8g
Sodium
857mg

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Chicken & Chorizo Giant Couscous

Ingredients

Giant Couscous300 g
Garlic Clove2
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh4
Chorizo80 g
Onion1
Roasted Red Pepper100 g
Frozen Pea100 g
Fresh Parsley25 g
Lemon2
Tomato Purée2 tbsp
Smoked Paprika1 tbsp
Chicken Stock900 ml
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Salt
Black Pepper
Plain Yoghurt4 tbsp

Method

1

Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil, ½ the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

2

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken for 8–10 mins, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan, cover, and let rest.

3

Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the garlic and onion. Dice the chorizo and finely chop the parsley stalks (reserve the leaves). Add a splash of oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic, chorizo, parsley stalks, and remaining paprika for 5 mins until softened and fragrant. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for another 1–2 mins to thicken.

4

Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the pan. Tip in the giant couscous and pour over the chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10–12 mins, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is just tender. Stir in the peas and cook for 2 more mins.

5

Finely chop the parsley leaves and stir through with a big squeeze of lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Slice the rested chicken and lay it over the couscous. Serve with extra parsley, lemon wedges, and a dollop of yoghurt if you like.