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 be present: 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
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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 Aug 2026- Flavour: A warm, sweet-and-spicy balance that surprises many first-timers; the apricots, harissa, and cumin work well together, though some find it too sweet or too spicy for their taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, with most of the steps running in parallel; doing all the prep before you start cooking helps keep things calm.
- Suggestions: Use less harissa if you prefer a milder heat, and consider soaking the dried apricots for a few minutes beforehand to soften them and help them blend into the sauce. Adding a splash more water during simmering helps if the sauce reduces too quickly, and stirring dill and a little cumin into the couscous adds welcome flavour.
- Next-day meals: The stew reheats well and some found the flavours improved the following day, making it a good option for leftovers.
- Vegetables: Roasting the carrots in an air fryer is a practical alternative to heating a full oven; some cooks added peppers, spinach, or extra roasted veg to round out the dish.
