Middle Eastern Style Chicken Stew
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Soya
- May contain traces of allergens
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Middle Eastern Style Chicken Stew in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
2
Carrot
1
Ground Cumin
15
Chicken Stock Paste
120
Couscous
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya)
260
Diced Chicken Breast
40
Prunes
1
Dill
1
Garlic Clove
30
Tomato Puree
50
Harissa Paste
75
Low Fat Natural Yoghurt
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
100
Water for the Sauce
240
Water for the Couscous
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C.
b) Trim the carrot, then slice into 1cm thick rounds (no need to peel).
c) Pop the carrots onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then scatter over the cumin. Toss to coat then spread out in a single layer.
d) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until soft and golden, 15-16 mins. Turn halfway through.
a) While the carrots roast, pour the water for the couscous (see ingredients for amount) and half the chicken stock paste into a saucepan and bring to the boil..
b) When boiling, remove from the heat, stir in the couscous and pop a lid on the pan.
c) Leave to the side for 8-10 mins or until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned all over, 5-6 mins. Turn occasionally. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.
b) Meanwhile, roughly chop the prunes. Roughly chop the dill (stalks and all).
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Stir the garlic, tomato puree and harissa paste into the chicken. Cook for 1 min more.
b) Add the water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount), prunes and remaining chicken stock paste. Stir together and bring to a gentle simmer.
c) Cook until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, 6-8 mins. TIP: Add a splash of water if it's too thick. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) While the stew simmers, mix the yoghurt with half the dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
b) Carefully fluff up the couscous with a fork, then stir through the remaining dill and season to taste.
a) When everything is ready, taste the stew and season with salt and pepper if needed.
b) Divide the couscous between your bowls and spoon over the chicken stew.
c) Top with the roasted carrots and a spoonful of the dill yoghurt. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty blend of spices and sweetness from the apricots, though some found it too spicy or sweet.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple this dish was to prepare, with clear instructions making it accessible.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like peppers or chickpeas; some preferred less spice or smaller apricot pieces.
- Portions: Several reviewers mentioned the portion size was small, particularly for the chicken and vegetables.
- Texture: Some found the dried apricots too chewy; consider pre-soaking or using fresh apricots for a softer texture.
