Algerian Steamed Couscous With Chicken Stew كسكس بالدجاج

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more economical.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is less expensive.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a complete protein while bulgur is often cheaper.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of dry couscous and mix.

Pour warm water into the couscous until it reaches 2 cups; set aside to absorb.

In a pot or pressure cooker, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add chopped onions and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add chicken drumsticks and grated garlic cloves; sauté for 5 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and mix everything together.

Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; mix well.

Pour in 3 cups of water and add vegetables; cover and cook for 20 minutes.

Prepare a steamer with water in the bottom and couscous in the top piece.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the couscous and mix; cover and steam until steam rises, about 5 minutes.

Remove couscous, add another tablespoon of olive oil, spread, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Steam the couscous again for 5 minutes.

Add pre-cooked garbanzo beans to the chicken stew and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve the chicken stew with the steamed couscous.

Cooking Techniques

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