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North African-inspired · Dinner

Harissa chicken with apricot couscous

Harissa chicken with apricot couscous brings together smoky chicken, jeweled couscous, zucchini, and lemony yogurt in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Plate of harissa-coated chicken pieces on a bed of whole-wheat couscous with zucchini half-moons, red onion wedges, chopped apricots and dollops of yogurt, photographed in natural light.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous
  • 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 2 tablespoons harissa paste, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a smooth sauce.

  2. Pat 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons and 1 red onion, cut into wedges. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return the main ingredient, remove the skillet from the heat, add the sauce, and toss until evenly coated.

  4. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Divide the prepared base among four plates, add Harissa chicken with apricot couscous. Finish with 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped.

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