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Roasted Curried Chicken with Couscous Recipe
Roasted curried chicken with couscous creates an exciting blend of Indian spices and Mediterranean grains for a complete meal. This aromatic dish infuses tender chicken with warming curry spices during the roasting process, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. The accompanying couscous absorbs the delicious pan juices, creating a satisfying base that complements the spiced chicken perfectly. This fusion recipe demonstrates how different culinary traditions can work together harmoniously. The exciting and subtle flavors make this dish suitable for both everyday dinners and special occasions when you want something memorable.
A great blend of exciting and subtle flavors that are infused into the chicken during cooking, making every bite juicy and lively. As ‘lively’ as the flavor is, it is also great as a winter comfort food. I like to make the chicken just a bit on the spicy side, as when it is served with a side of mildly spiced couscous it mellows just enough. Makes the whole house smell delicious!
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
7 ½ teaspoons curry powder
4 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon rubbed sage
1 pinch ground ginger (Optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (2 1/2 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 ¼ cups dry couscous
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Stir together 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, chili powder, 7 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, 4 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sage, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and vegetable oil; stir to form a paste.
Rub a little of the paste on the inside cavity of the chicken, then massage the remaining paste all over the chicken, placing it under the skin where you can. Truss the chicken if desired, and place onto a roasting pan.
Roast in preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. If using a meat thermometer, be sure the chicken has reached at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
While the chicken is roasting, bring 1 cup chicken broth, water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir together the couscous 1 tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and the bay leaf in a large bowl. Stir the couscous into the boiling liquid, and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the heat off and cover. Keep the couscous warm until the chicken is ready.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 760 | Calories |
| 35g | Fat |
| 70g | Carbs |
| 42g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 760 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 35g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 741mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 42g | 85% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 85mg | 7% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 636mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
