RECIPE

Moroccan Seasoned Chicken with Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Name: Moroccan Seasoned Chicken with Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Moroccan Seasoning, divided in half; 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste; 8 Chicken Thighs; 2 cups Couscous; 2 tbsp. Olive Oil; 1 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Oregano Leaves; 2 lemons, juice and zest of one, the other cut into wedges; 1 small jar of Roasted Capsicum, drained; 1 400 g tin Chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh Coriander, plus extra to garnish

TIME

40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

10 items

MAKES

6 servings

A simple, flavoursome, and delicious Moroccan chicken dish. The prep time is minimal, but the result is moreish and easily scaled up for functions.

3 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Moroccan Seasoning, divided in half
2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
8 Chicken Thighs
2 cups Couscous
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Oregano Leaves
2 lemons, juice and zest of one, the other cut into wedges
1 small jar of Roasted Capsicum, drained
1 400 g tin Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp. chopped fresh Coriander, plus extra to garnish

PRODUCTS USED

MasterFoods Professional Moroccan Seasoning Jar 755g

1
Preheat an oven to 220°C.
2
Combine half the Moroccan Seasoning and tomato paste in a bowl. Coat the chicken and leave to marinate for 1 hour.
3
Place chicken in an oven proof dish and sprinkle with remaining Moroccan seasoning. Cook at 220°C for 5 minutes, then turn the oven down to 180°C and cook for a further 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, basting frequently. Rest for 20 minutes.
4
While the chicken is resting, prepare the couscous as per manufacturer’s instructions. Combine the couscous and all other ingredients in a bowl, mix to combine, and set aside until needed.
5
To serve, spoon couscous on serving plate and place the chicken on top. Garnish with extra coriander and serve with lemon wedges.

1
For a healthier option replace chicken thigh with chicken breast, or lean lamb.
2
Perfect also with eggplant, zucchini, and pumpkin instead of chicken.