Wednesday 20 June 2012

Moroccan Chicken




Serves 4

Free on Green - Add 6 syns if not using chicken as a Healthy Extra

Ingredients:-

9oz/225g Cous Cous
1 Red Onion
2 Garlic Cloves
2 Tomatoes
2 Lemons
400g Chick peas
1 tbsp Finely Chopped Preserved Lemon (optional)
6 tbsp Chopped Flat-leaf Parsley
2 tbsp Chopped Mint
Salt and Pepper
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Paprika
4 z 4oz/113g Chicken Fillets

Method:-

Place the cous cous in a bowl, pour over just enough boiling water to cover it and allow to stand for 10-12 minutes. Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic, finely chop the tomatoes, juice one of the lemons and drain and rinse the chick peas.

Spray a pan with fry light and cook the onion, garlic and chick peas for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir into the cous cous with the tomatoes, preserved lemon (if using), lemon juice and chopped herb, stir well.

Meanwhile, prepare the chicken: juice the remaining lemon and mix with the cumin, cinnamon and paprika. Pour over the chicken and season well. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Slice and serve on top of the cous cous.

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