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Is Couscous Better Than Rice for Meal Prep? Chicken Thigh and Pearl Couscous Recipe With 44g Protein
Ingredients
- Olive oil1 ½ tbsp
- Chicken thigh · trimmed1 ½ lb
- Cumin2 tsp
- Cinnamon1 tsp
- Thyme1 tbsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Onion · chopped⅔ cups
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp
- Couscous1 cup
- Smoked paprika1 tbsp
- Chard · finely chopped4–5
- Portobello mushroom · chopped½ cups
- Chicken stock2 ½ cups
- Per serving: 438 cal
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Instructions
- Sear the chicken thighs on high heat for 3 minutes per side. They do not need to be cooked through. Remove them from the pan.
- In the same pan, toast the pearl couscous in olive oil with the onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the chopped red chard and mushrooms.
- Add the chicken stock, then return the chicken to the pan, nestled into the couscous. Cover and cook on low-medium for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve. Quinoa or brown rice can replace the couscous, with the liquid and cooking time adjusted to suit.
Summarized from Fit Men Cook's video. Watch it for the details.
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