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Paprika Chicken on Pearl Couscous

Delishar
Makes 6 legs, 2 extra for the bigger eaters.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Paprika Chicken

  • 6 whole chicken legs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime halved

Couscous

  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous
  • 1-1/2 cup 480ml Chicken stock, hot
  • 200 g baby beans cut into 1 inch length
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

Paprika Chicken

  • Pre-heat oven to 190C.
  • In a small bowl, add olive oil, paprika, garlic, oregano, parsley, lime zest, salt, and black pepper together. Mix to combine seasoning mix.
  • Place chicken on a baking tray, and pour seasoning mix over chicken.
  • Use a brush to make sure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
  • Bake for 50 minutes at 190C or until chicken is done, juices runs clear.

Couscous

  • Heat pan on medium heat with olive oil.
  • Toast couscous until light golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Pour in hot chicken stock, stir, reduce heat to low, and cover.
  • Allow to simmer gently for 9 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and add baby beans on top of couscous.
  • Cover, and cook for another minute.
  • Remove from heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.