Skillet Chicken With Couscous

Submitted by dicentra

"From 365 Easy One Dish Meals"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 chicken thighs, skinned
• 4 chicken drumsticks, skinned
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and diced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat until hot. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 10-12 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook chicken 10 minutes.
3. Remove to a dish and drain off any remaining fat.
4. Add onions, carrots, and celery to skillet. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until onion is softened, 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic, water, couscous, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, lime juice and pepper. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Place chicken on top of couscous. Cover and cook 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is very tender and cooked through.