Spiced Chicken Thighs

Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Couscous
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Wine Recommendation

Clos du Bois Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¾ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and salt. Cook chicken and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes, turning chicken after 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Add broth; cook 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg sweet potato cubes
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios
  • ½ cup dried cherries (or use dried cranberries)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together sweet potato, cauliflower, 2 Tbsp oil, and salt on two large rimmed baking sheets; spread in a single layer. Roast 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.
  3. Toss together couscous, vegetables, nuts, cherries, parsley, and 2 Tbsp oil in a large bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
190
365
555
Fat (g) 9 14 23
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2 4
Protein (g) 23 9 32
Carb (g) 3 54 57
Fiber (g) 1 6 7
Sodium (mg) 312 307 619

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