Curry Chicken With Couscous and Acorn Squash

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 0
Curry Chicken With Couscous and Acorn Squash for your weeknight dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 acorn squash
1 cup dry couscous
1 cup water
1 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup butter
4 chicken breasts , chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper , diced
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup chopped mushroom
1 cup sweet corn
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika ( optional , to spice it up )
1 bunch scallion , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
620
Sugar
30g
Fat
23g
Curry chicken with couscous and acorn squash is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The sweet and spicy flavors of the curry chicken pair beautifully with the nutty, fluffy couscous and roasted acorn squash. This recipe is perfect for those who love a warm, hearty meal that is packed with nutrients. With a cooking time of over an hour, this dish is best enjoyed on a lazy evening when you have plenty of time to prepare and cook. Overall, it is a crowd-pleasing main dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings and provide a healthy boost to your body.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
2.Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
3.Melt butter in a small saucepan over high heat. Add couscous and coat well with butter.
4.Add the dried fruit, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir well.
5.Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
6.While the couscous is cooking, prepare the curry chicken. Mix the chicken and curry powder in a large bowl and set aside.
7.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
8.Add onion, garlic, and chopped mushroom. Stir and fry for 3-4 minutes.
9.Add chicken and bell pepper to the skillet and stir the meat until it is evenly browned.
10.Add honey, chicken broth, paprika, and black pepper. Stir everything and let the sauce thicken, allowing the chicken to cook through completely.
11.Roast the acorn squash for 45-50 minutes, until fork-tender.
12.Remove the squash from the oven and fill each squash half with the cooked couscous.
13.Pour the curry chicken on top of the couscous in each squash half.
14.Top the dish with scallions and sweet corn and serve hot.

PROS

This dish is a great combination of flavors, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness.

Acorn squash adds a healthy dose of vitamins A and C to the meal.

CONS

With a total cooking time of over an hour, this dish can be time-consuming to prepare and cook.

The curry chicken is rather high in calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal packs a nutritious punch, with a combination of chicken, couscous, and acorn squash providing a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
Acorn squash is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties, and its high fiber content can help regulate blood sugar levels.

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