Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro - A Spicy and Flavorful Chicken and Couscous Dish
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts , skin on
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups mandarin orange sections , peeled ( including the juice if using canned )
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup chutney ( read Note )
1 tablespoon jaggery or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon ( subbed for fresh thyme )
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 pinch salt
2 cups israeli couscous ( or standard couscous )
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
1/3 cup green onion , sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds , toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
520
Sugar
22g
Fat
13g
Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro is a delicious and spicy chicken and couscous dish that hails from the Seychelles, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean. This dish is full of bold and complex flavors, with spices such as curry powder and cinnamon adding depth and warmth to the dish. The addition of mandarin orange sections gives the dish a bright and refreshing flavor, while the chutney and jaggery or brown sugar add a touch of sweetness. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion when you want to impress your guests with a flavorful and exotic meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
3.In a separate bowl, combine the mandarin orange sections, chicken stock, chutney, jaggery or brown sugar, curry powder, cinnamon, tarragon, and raisins.
4.Pour the marinade over the chicken, cover with foil, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
5.In a separate pot, bring the chicken broth, water, and salt to a boil.
6.Add the couscous and cover the pot. Let stand for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
7.Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the cilantro, green onion, and almonds.
8.Serve the chicken breasts with the couscous on the side.

PROS

This dish is full of bold and spicy flavors that will please any palate.

The use of mandarin oranges adds a sweet and tangy note to the dish.

CONS

The high sugar content of the chutney and jaggery or brown sugar may not be suitable for those with diabetes or other dietary restrictions.

This dish also contains a significant amount of carbohydrates and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly low in calories or fat, it does contain several healthful ingredients.
The cinnamon and tarragon in the marinade have been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels and aid in digestion, respectively.

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