Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Israeli Couscous with Chicken Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 TBSP olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (88 ounces) uncooked Israeli couscous
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
1/4 TSP crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup dried tropical fruit
1 can (15 to 15-1/2 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 small carrot, grated
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 medium lemon

Recipe Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion; saute until softened, 3-4 minutes.
Add chicken, couscous, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir until chicken begins to brown, 3-5 minutes.
Add broth and dried fruit; cook, uncovered, until chicken and couscous are tender and fruit is moist, 8-10 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
Remove from heat.
Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, zest lemon peel into strips; cut lemon into six wedges.
Top couscous with zest strips and serve with lemon wedges.

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