Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale

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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.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 1 thigh & 3/ cup couscous each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Heart-Healthy High-Protein Low-Calorie

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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

Directions

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

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388	Calories
16g	Fat
33g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 thigh & 3/4 cup couscous
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 28g	55%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Vitamin A 1669IU	33%
Vitamin C 22mg	25%
Folate 38mcg	10%
Sodium 494mg	21%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 385mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken Thighs with Couscous & Kale

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