Chicken Tfaya Couscous with Caramelised Onions and Raisins
Fluffy couscous topped with spiced chicken and a sticky heap of cinnamon onions, raisins and chickpeas.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.32 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Brown the chicken in 1 tbsp oil in a wide pan for 8 minutes. Add half the sliced onions, the ginger, turmeric, half the cinnamon, pepper and the water. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
35 min - 2
Meanwhile cook the remaining onions in 2 tbsp oil over a low heat for 25 minutes, stirring, until deep golden and soft.
25 min - 3
Add the drained chickpeas, raisins, sugar and the rest of the cinnamon to the onions. Cook for 5 minutes until sticky.
5 min - 4
Put the couscous, salt and 1 tbsp oil in a bowl. Pour over the boiling water, cover and leave for 5 minutes, then fluff up.
5 min - 5
Pile the couscous on a platter, top with the chicken, then spoon over the onion mixture. Pour a little cooking broth over.
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