Red Wine-Braised Chicken With Couscous

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 0
Homemade Red Wine-Braised Chicken with Couscous Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 garlic cloves , peeled
2 skinless chicken breast halves
2 skinless chicken drumsticks
2 skinless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups merlot or 2 cups other fruity red wine
1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup kalamata olive , pitted
3 tablespoons capers , rinsed
2 cups hot cooked couscous
1 sprig flat leaf parsley ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
404
Sugar
5g
Fat
17g
This delicious Red Wine-Braised Chicken with Couscous is a classic dish that combines chicken with fruity red wine, olives, capers and tomatoes, all simmered to perfection. The dish is then served with hot cooked couscous, giving it a unique flavor that is impossible to not love. It's a perfect dish for weekends or special occasions as it's both easy to prepare and loved by all. Although it contains a high level of sodium, the dish offers many health benefits that make it an excellent meal option for you and your family.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
2.Rub the chicken with salt and black pepper.
3.Heat oil in an oven safe pan over medium heat.
4.Add chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
5.Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
6.Add garlic to the pan and cook for a minute.
7.Pour wine in the pan and with a wooden spoon, scrape off all the brown bits from the chicken.
8.Add in the chicken broth, tomato paste and tomatoes.
9.Bring all the ingredients to a boil.
10.Add chicken back to the pan.
11.Top chicken with olives and capers.
12.Cover the pan and transfer it to the oven.
13.Bake for 30-40 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
14.Serve the chicken with hot cooked couscous and garnish with parsley (optional).

PROS

Red Wine-Braised Chicken with Couscous is a classic delicious dish with a rich flavor.

It’s easy to make, and the combination of wine, tomatoes, olives, and capers create a unique flavor that you can’t help but crave.

CONS

The dish contains a high level of sodium due to the broth, olives and capers.

Also, the recipe is high in calories and fat due to the chicken and olive oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat, especially when the skin is removed.
The olives and capers are high in healthy fats and packed with antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation.
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, iron and calcium and are believed to have anti-cancer agents. Couscous is a good source of protein and fiber.

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