Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp cooking oil
8 chicken drumsticks
3 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 onion , cut into thin slices
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
6 cups water
3 carrots , cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (1 15-oz can)
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 1/3 cups couscous

Directions:

In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and brown well, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Reduce the heat to moderately low.
Add the onion and turnip and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and 2 1/4 teaspoons of the salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in 4 cups of the water and the carrots. Add the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring the mixture two or three times, until the chicken and vegetables are almost done, about 20 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and the parsley and simmer until the chicken and vegetables are done, about 5 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 2 cups water to a boil. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the couscous. Cover. Remove the pot from the heat and let the couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve the stew with its broth over the couscous.
Wine Recommendation: Often with a complex dish it's best to serve a simple wine that won't compete with the food's flavors. Here, an exuberantly fruity Beaujolais-Villages will effectively highlight the stew.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414 Kcal (1733 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.91g	14%
Sodium	1951.16mg	81%
Potassium	521.92mg	11%
Total Carbs	70.08g	23%
Sugars	5.65g	23%
Dietary Fiber	6.07g	24%
Protein	13.53g	27%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	120.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.86 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.48g	14%
Sodium	324.53mg	81%
Potassium	86.81mg	11%
Total Carbs	11.66g	23%
Sugars	0.94g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	24%
Protein	2.25g	27%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	0.4mg	12%
Calcium	20.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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