Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale

Name: Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 1 cup Israeli couscous; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups very thinly sliced kale; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Rating: 4.45 stars

11 Ratings
7 Reviews

One-pot meals, like this all-in-one chicken thigh, kale and Israeli couscous recipe, are perfect for nights when you want to keep cleanup to a minimum. Look for Israeli couscous--small pearl-shaped pasta made from semolina flour--near other Middle Eastern dry goods in well-stocked supermarkets or specialty-foods stores.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

Gallery

Recipe Summary

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy

Low-Calorie

Dairy-Free

Diabetic Appropriate

Low Sodium

Healthy Aging

Healthy Immunity

Healthy Pregnancy

Low Added Sugars

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Combine thyme, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with half of the spice mixture.

Advertisement
Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy skillet, such as cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan; cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in couscous and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the couscous is lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add kale and the remaining spice mixture; cook, stirring, until the kale begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 4

Pour in broth and any accumulated juice from the chicken, then nestle the chicken into the couscous. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the couscous is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 thigh & 3/4 cup couscous

Per Serving:

388 calories; protein 27.6g; carbohydrates 32.8g; dietary fiber 3g; sugars 2.6g; fat 15.6g; saturated fat 3.3g; cholesterol 75.5mg; vitamin a iu 1668.8IU; vitamin c 22.4mg; folate 38.4mcg; calcium 55.1mg; iron 3.2mg; magnesium 30.5mg; potassium 385.3mg; sodium 494.3mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

2 starch, 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat

Reviews (7)

Read More Reviews

11 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

Reviews: Most Helpful

Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

Philippe Caron

12/02/2018

Great meal i would use less chicken broth next time. Also i double the spices too. Read More

EatingWell User

07/20/2015

WOW! Absolutely delicious! Happy tastebuds! Pros: NULL Cons: NULL Read More

EatingWell User

09/24/2014

Quick dish minimal prep& oh it is delicious Threw together in about 30 minutes perfect if you have ingredients laying around and growing out in garden. Tasty dish 3 year old daughter ate it all up Pros: One pot Read More

Hannah Fechter

03/01/2017

I really enjoyed this recipe very healthy and using the cast iron skillet brought great color to the chicken. However I felt like something was missing. I added the smoked paprika someone below mentioned and doubled the spices listed. Next time I will try to add more garlic and possibly add in some golden raisins. Would love to keep making this just need to find that extra ingredient. Either way I think this is a recipe worth making! Read More

EatingWell User

10/27/2014

ABSOLUTELY Delicious!!!! The boyfriend and grandma loved it! We are all looking forward to leftovers!:) However I made a few adjustments to put my own spin on it: -Used 6 chicken thighs -Added smoked paprika turmeric garlic salt and Trader Joes 'Everyday Spice' blend freshly ground. -Used Trader Joes 'Harvest Grain Blend' instead of cous cous and a whole sweet onion -Used about 5cups of chicken/veggie broth -Cooked on Medium about 45mins Read More

jens

05/03/2020

Just as easy and delicious as it sounds. I needed more seasoning though to thoroughly coat my chicken thighs and add some later so be generous with the spices to be sure they come through. Kids liked it too! Will definitely do this one again. Read More

EatingWell User

01/14/2014

Yummy and easy Made this tonight and it was very yummy. I did sear the chicken for a few mins longer as I had fat pieces. Also cooked the whole thing a bit longer to get the couscous fully absorbed. Felt maybe it could use a bit more spice some crushed red pepper and maybe some more veggies like carrots or mushrooms. Great for a quick and healthy dish! Pros: Easy/quick healthy yummy Cons: Maybe could use some more veggies for variety Read More

skerbel@outlook.com

11/13/2013

Easy delish one-pot meal Followed the recipe but added more veggies (sliced cremini mushrooms and cubed butternut squash). Also added some chili powder and cinnamon powder to the spice mix. Got rave reviews from the family! Pros: Fast easy healthy and tasty Cons: If using whole wheat Israeli couscous you need to add extra stock so it cooks properly. Read More

VAFierro

11/14/2013

Great Go To Busy Family Night Dinner Tasty Recipe the whole family loved it. Easy to make and clean up was a breeze. Cook the chicken longer and check temp to be sure. Pros: One Pot - Easy Clean Up Satisfied Even the Picky Eater Cons: No Leftovers Read More