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Flavorful Grilled Harissa Chicken Skewers with Easy Herbed Couscous

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Juicy harissa-spiced chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with fluffy, fragrant herbed couscous. A quick, easy, and bold-flavored meal perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup couscous (170g)
  • 1 cup boiling water or low-sodium chicken broth (240ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together harissa paste, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss gently to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water or broth over couscous, cover tightly, and let steam for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork, then stir in parsley, mint, minced shallot, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto skewers, about 5-6 pieces per skewer. Discard leftover marinade.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Oil grates lightly to prevent sticking.
  7. Grill chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  8. Remove skewers from grill and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot alongside herbed couscous.

Notes

Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, but 15 minutes works in a pinch. Watch grill heat to avoid flare-ups due to honey in marinade. Fluff couscous with a fork immediately after steaming to prevent clumps. Use broth instead of water for more flavor in couscous. For gluten-free, substitute couscous with quinoa or cauliflower rice.

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