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Chicken Couscous

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 1-2 mins just until softened. Add the chicken and fry for 7-10 mins until cooked through and the onions have turned golden. Grate over the ginger, stir through the harissa to coat everything and cook for 1 min more.

Questions about this dish

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How long does Chicken Couscous take?

28 min all in โ€” 10 min prep, 18 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

What can I use instead?

onion โ†’ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. chicken โ†’ tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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