Spiced Chicken Couscous with Cinnamon Onions

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Spiced Chicken Couscous with Cinnamon Onions. This vibrant dish combines tender, golden chicken thighs seasoned with warm cumin, coriander, and paprika, perfectly balanced by the sweet, aromatic depth of caramelized red onions infused with cinnamon and honey. Fluffy couscous, enriched with zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley, serves as the perfect base, while optional toasted almonds or pine nuts add a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this flavorful meal is a celebration of bold spices, hearty textures, and comforting sweetness. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a deliciously fragrant dinner, it's a dish you'll return to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 medium, sliced Red onion
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1.25 cups Chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Toast almonds or pine nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin, coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs and set them aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spiced chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sliced red onions. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized.

Step 5

Add the ground cinnamon and honey to the onions, stirring well to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Fluff the couscous with a fork, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Step 8

To serve, plate the couscous, top with the spiced chicken thighs, and spoon the cinnamon onions over the top. Garnish with toasted almonds or pine nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1389.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1698.5

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 462.6mg	0%
Sodium 3168.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 133.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.5mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1778.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 23.3%