It’s the warming spices that make this satisfying Slimming World supper so memorable.
This classic Moroccan inspired Slimming World's spiced chicken and courgette couscous is packed with goodness: tender spiced chicken, juicy courgettes and tomatoes and fluffy couscous topped with fresh chopped mint for a bright and delicious meal. If you can't find ras el hanout spice mix, then Indian curry powder will work just fine!
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Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp dried red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ras el hanout spice mix
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 2 courgettes, sliced
- Low calorie cooking spray
- 500g dried couscous
- 6 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- Small handful of roughly chopped fresh mint
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6.
- Put the garlic, chilli, cinnamon and ras el hanout in a shallow bowl and season to taste. Stir in the lemon juice and add the chicken breasts, rolling them around to coat well.
- Arrange the chicken breasts and courgette pieces in a roasting tin, spray with low calorie cooking spray and roast for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the courgettes are tender.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous into a bowl and pour over enough boiling water to just cover. Leave for about 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed then fluff up the grains with a fork. Stir in the tomatoes, roasted courgettes and mint and divide between plates.
- Slice the chicken breasts and arrange the pieces alongside the couscous. This is sensational served with a spoonful of harissa paste (pick up a copy of Mediterranean Magicto find out how to make a healthy version of homemade harissa paste).
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