Description
A straightforward baked dish combining seasoned chicken thighs with pearl couscous, absorbing savory chicken broth for a tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lemon (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, ensuring a good sear.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning generously over the chicken thighs.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet, presentation side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the couscous, minced garlic, and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping any bits of chicken from the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the couscous.
- Nestle lemon slices around the chicken.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Pairs well with a simple salad, crusty bread, or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg