Herby Chicken Breast and Chermoula Couscous

Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper or cling film. Pop onto a board, then give it a bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2cm thick.

Sprinkle the roasted spice and herb blend over both sides of the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. 

Once hot, lay the chicken thighs flat in the pan. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins each side.

While the chicken fries, heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan (with a tight-fitting lid) on medium heat.

Once hot, add the garlic and chermoula spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Fry for 30 secs, then add the couscous and stir until coated, 1 min. 

Add the chicken stock paste and water for the couscous (see pantry for amount). Stir to combine and bring to the boil.

Pop a lid on the pan and leave to the side, off the heat, for 8-10 mins, or until ready to serve.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pan from the heat.

Drizzle over the honey (see pantry for amount) and add a knob of butter (if you have any).

Turn the chicken so it's nicely glazed. Set aside to rest for a few mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Stir through the sun-dried tomato paste and roasted carrots.

Once rested, transfer the chicken to a board and slice widthways into 1cm slices (keep any remaining juices from the chicken pan).