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Paprika Chicken on Pearl Couscous

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

Method
 

Paprika Chicken
  1. Pre-heat oven to 190C.
  2. In a small bowl, add olive oil, paprika, garlic, oregano, parsley, lime zest, salt, and black pepper together. Mix to combine seasoning mix.
  3. Place chicken on a baking tray, and pour seasoning mix over chicken.
  4. Use a brush to make sure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
  5. Bake for 50 minutes at 190C or until chicken is done, juices runs clear.
Couscous
  1. Heat pan on medium heat with olive oil.
  2. Toast couscous until light golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in hot chicken stock, stir, reduce heat to low, and cover.
  4. Allow to simmer gently for 9 minutes.
  5. Remove lid, and add baby beans on top of couscous.
  6. Cover, and cook for another minute.
  7. Remove from heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.