Quick Saffron Chicken With Couscous

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Quick Saffron Chicken With Couscous
26 min.
5
278kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious meal that's both quick and elegant, look no further than this Quick Saffron Chicken with Couscous. This dish is perfect for both lunch and dinner, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will please your palate and impress your guests. With a cooking time of just 26 minutes, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

The star of the dish is the succulent chicken breast, seasoned to perfection with fragrant saffron, orange zest, and a hint of paprika. The chicken is cooked to tender juiciness and served atop a fluffy bed of couscous, enhanced by the vibrant colors of roasted red peppers and the crunchy texture of shelled edamame. The couscous is cooked in a flavorful broth infused with thyme, creating a savory base that compliments the saffron-kissed chicken beautifully.

This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a health-conscious choice, as it's dairy-free and clocks in at a modest 278 calories per serving. Whether you're entertaining friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, Quick Saffron Chicken with Couscous will surely become a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire. So grab your apron and get ready to delight in this exquisite meal that's simple enough for any night of the week!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 pound chicken breast 
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • cup edamame frozen shelled
  • 14 ounce chicken broth fat-free reduced-sodium canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon orange zest 
  • 0.8 teaspoon paprika divided
  • ounces bottled roasted peppers red rinsed chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon saffron threads 
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • grill pan
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In a 4-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil.
  2. Saute shallot, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, thyme, and orange zest over medium-high heat, 3 minutes, until shallot softens.
  3. Combine saffron and broth in a bowl; stir until saffron dissolves.
  4. Add edamame, stock, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to pot, cover, and bring to a boil. As soon as mixture boils, add couscous, stir, and cover tightly for 5 minutes. Uncover, add the peppers, and fluff the mixture with a fork.
  5. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon paprika and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
  8. Remove chicken from pan; place on cutting board.
  9. Let sit 2 minutes.
  10. Cut chicken diagonally across grain.
  11. Serve over couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein33.25%
Fat15.91%
Carbs50.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45
Glycemic Load
16.95
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.784347858118%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.86kcal
13.89%
Fat:4.83g
7.44%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.17%
Carbohydrates:34.75g
11.58%
Net Carbohydrates:30.87g
11.22%
Sugar:2.19g
2.43%
Cholesterol:43.54mg
14.51%
Sodium:1184.79mg
51.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.72g
45.45%
Vitamin B3:8.94mg
44.7%
Selenium:23.8µg
34%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
33.07%
Phosphorus:225.68mg
22.57%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.06%
Vitamin C:13.49mg
16.36%
Potassium:561.45mg
16.04%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.6%
Fiber:3.88g
15.52%
Iron:2.02mg
11.23%
Magnesium:40.48mg
10.12%
Copper:0.17mg
8.31%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.15%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.45%
Vitamin A:297.93IU
5.96%
Calcium:56.86mg
5.69%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.47%
Folate:19.79µg
4.95%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.91%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.03%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes