Dajaj Bil Couscous
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil ⓘ
- 1 large onion ⓘ
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed ⓘ
- 3 1/2 lbs chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cardamom ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) ⓘ
- salt and pepper, to taste ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
- 2 cups couscous, Lebanese-style ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons butter ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large pan (large enough to hold the chicken), fry the onion and garlic in the olive oil until onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Put in the chicken and pour 4-1/2 cups of water (it won't be sufficient to cover). Add spices.
- Cover and simmer for 1 - 1-1/2 hours so chicken is so tender it's falling off the bone, turning once halfway through.
- Take out the chicken and remove skin and bones. Cut into small pieces.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and add lemon juice.
- Throw in the couscous. Cook for approximately 8 minutes (until tender). (you can add 1 cup of boiling water if necessary during this time)
- Stir in the butter and place the chicken pieces back in the pan.
- Heat through before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
951
kcal
48% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).