Chicken Tagine with Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Tagine with Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken thighs, quartered
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 1 28-oz. can whole, peeled tomatoes (and juices)
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 c. dried figs, stemmed and quartered
- 3/4 c. Chopped mint
- 1 5.8-oz. box couscous
- 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and let cook until golden, turning every 2 minutes, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl along with any pan juices.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add carrot, celery, and red onion and let cook until beginning to soften, 4 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add tomatoes and crush with a wooden spoon. Add chicken broth, chicken thighs and pan juices, figs, and 1/4 cup mint. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, stir once, and cover tightly. Let sit 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
- Serve tagine over couscous garnished with cilantro, almonds, and remaining mint.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken Tagine with Couscous recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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