Adding some fresh mint and cucumber and a lime makes this taste fantastic. Been making it for years.
@nickmuffin17223 жыл бұрын
Noted ✨😄 thank you
@fishfootface3 жыл бұрын
That sounds so yummy.😋👍
@atomknight83613 жыл бұрын
Delicious
@thunderstorm30973 жыл бұрын
Or sweetcorn, peppers and dill 😉
@AdnanKhan-wp8tq3 жыл бұрын
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@deirdrelewis14543 жыл бұрын
We South Africans use turmeric- locally called borrie- in just this way! Saffron is way too expensive for daily use.
@majesticwolf98163 жыл бұрын
Saffron is ridiculously expensive omg
@dmscholl43 жыл бұрын
Been eating couscous for years. Love it. It’s a blank canvas for whatever flavors you want.
@lindainparis73493 жыл бұрын
Yes ! Thank you Chef ! this is so popular on picnics. When cold you can stuff it full of fresh herbs and add a little lemon juice and more olive oil. Great dish.
@JillValentineStan3 жыл бұрын
"We used to call that poor man's saffron, when it was ok to use expressions like that" 🤣
@dipperdandy3 жыл бұрын
Can't tell if joke, or if there are people actually believing this
@JillValentineStan3 жыл бұрын
@@dipperdandy It's a joke (probably with some truth to it)
@Xcelor83 жыл бұрын
It might be the funniest thing I've heard him say!
@longlostsonicsfan3 жыл бұрын
Lol, cancel culture. Hate to see it.
@Clay_Maguire3 жыл бұрын
@@Xcelor8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXnbnX6kfrhqprs is the funniest thing he ever said.
@terrancecoard3883 жыл бұрын
This is a really tasty summer dish. Back in Arizona I would get a baked chicken from the store and gussy up a package of Near East herb flavored couscous. A nice cold Pilsner flushed it down nicely.
@tasadem203 жыл бұрын
You can make the same dish with "Finely Ground Bulgur" as well. It is a common dish we do in Turkey and we call it "Kisir". We use tomato paste in it as well and it is very refreshing salad type of dish we usually eat in summer.
@omartriki42163 жыл бұрын
"if it is quick, it is not couscous" my tunisian grandmother. However, it is Chef John, so it is accepted.
@TheTamago3 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thoughts ✨
@picho743 жыл бұрын
and, no, it is NOT small pasta... it is crushed wheat.
@MrVovansim3 жыл бұрын
6:18 Chef John: I ended up finishing mine with some chili flakes Cayenne: 🗿
@eddiehazard33403 жыл бұрын
Food Wishes saved my marriage and cured my many ailments! Thanks for another great recipe that we will definitely try!
@shalahaddin3 жыл бұрын
On days where the inspiration for cooking for my girl lacks, I just know that Chef John is always here to help out. Thanks a bunch John!! xxx
@hughaskew65503 жыл бұрын
The chicken wasn't killed humanely, it died in a sword fight.
@gabrielorville53343 жыл бұрын
Or a cock fight, you know blades are fastened to the claws.
@mr.F.Castle3 жыл бұрын
Pretty shallow cut for a lethal wound I say.
@mikehorvath96613 жыл бұрын
“He killed me Mal…Killed me with a sword!”
@senseicorey99793 жыл бұрын
It died honorably at least
@hughaskew65503 жыл бұрын
@@senseicorey9979 Perhaps. It might have turned chicken when its cluck ran out.
@chilanya3 жыл бұрын
yes thank you!! it's quick and not many dishes, just my kind of recipe. this will make my simple meals a lot better. i often do couscous but with only water, not broth.
@thedivineenergy3 жыл бұрын
*The cous so nice, they named it twice. 🤭*
@mr.F.Castle3 жыл бұрын
Wonder why this got so many likes. UwU
@AlexWilliams-qf3rp3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.F.Castle it's funny...duh
@mr.F.Castle3 жыл бұрын
Yeah sure fucking funny.
@AlexWilliams-qf3rp3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.F.Castle get a life
@mr.F.Castle3 жыл бұрын
Wow you really are pathetic.
@nunu66353 жыл бұрын
In our country, in North Africa it has to be steamed twice so it doesn't stick to the throat when eating it. It will be soft an easy to be swollen. We add water to it gradually and finally when removing it from the steamer we put a little butter so it melt in it and add a tasty flavor
@mr.F.Castle3 жыл бұрын
He wasn't using a steamer?
@nunu66353 жыл бұрын
I dunno he used the steam of the boiling sauce to cook it but in the traditional way, the sauce cooks in a separate pot and it is added before eating it, in the serving plate, i e. The couscous have been already cooked without the sauce and it can be consumed alone( with sultanas or fresh grapes) or with a cup of milk- a special one that goes only with couscous and some other traditional dishes - Btw I'm not criticizing his way of cooking it , it can be good too 😁 but i mentioned how it's prepared originally.
@marie-suzankalogeropoulos92493 жыл бұрын
None of these yummy suggestions apply here, since Chef John uses the pre-cooked variety, which only needs swelling for five minutes or so... Though he did coat it nicely with olive oil first... 😋
@nunu66353 жыл бұрын
@@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249 its his own way to cook it and everyone has his own. I personally prefer the one i grew up eating , the couscous turn out really light, soft and delicious 😁
@TallyStitcher3 жыл бұрын
We just put this together tonight, taking a chance by doubling the recipe... turned out great! Thanks, Chef John!
@nhutaluashford4543 Жыл бұрын
I make it tonight and it was Delicious, first time tasting the couscous . I am addicted to it now , it’s so good there’s so many different ways that you can actually fix a different meal
@adamw18173 жыл бұрын
Chef John. Simply You are best of the best
@bidishadutta43143 жыл бұрын
I am making this tonight! Cous cous is my all time favorite. Thanks Chef John!
@prizepig3 жыл бұрын
I am always looking in the pantry and thinking to myself "What am I going to do with this couscous?". Now I know and knowing is half the battle.
@NeverMind3533 жыл бұрын
Adding some butter, that leftover Ramen spice package and boiling water is also a good option if you need something in like 3 minutes.
@KevinMarema3 жыл бұрын
G.I. Joooooooe!
@mirrissapurnell20813 жыл бұрын
I’ve been starting at my cous cous too!!!
@limiv52722 жыл бұрын
Chef John also had this amazing Jamaican chicken recipe that is served on couscous, in case you need more ideas. I made it and it was amazing
@grian26063 жыл бұрын
A well spoken roller coaster who can cook!
@Shelsight3 жыл бұрын
Ha! That’s the most perfect description I’ve heard of his vocal delivery & lilting inflections... Love Chef John. He helps me cook and meditate at the same time...
@nb47493 жыл бұрын
I just made this, and wow! It has amazing flavors. I was worried about topping it with feta cheese, but the feta cheese really sets it off. It is a great dish for summer. It's filling without being heavy. I did have to alter how I made it because I have a family of five with one hungry teenage boy; so I made a quadruple batch. I did not use zucchini, and I baked it at 400 degrees in the steps listed as I used a huge cake dish to accommodate the quantity I made instead of doing it in a pan on the stove.
@Jon-G3 жыл бұрын
I've recently discovered the joys of quick cooking couscous. I toast it in some olive oil first and set aside while I cook some cauliflower and bell pepper (and anything else you like) with spices of choice (I use ras el hanout often) and when the veggies are done, take them out and boil the broth (chicken broth & msg in my case) add the couscous, 5 minutes, add veggies to couscous and stir in some feta and done. 20 minutes tops and a killer meal.
@mkyker3 жыл бұрын
I love that olive oil trick!!
@jillc27003 жыл бұрын
So I made couscous for lunch today but not exactly as shown via recipe. So delicious though! It included shrimp, garlic, dukkah seasoning, fresh herbs and lemon and pine nuts. Basically technique + stuff in my kitchen= Fantastic!
@danielpreilly773 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the extra step to layer flavor with a fond. For this, I salute you chef john, as always
@synocrat6013 жыл бұрын
As always, perfect inspirations for intuitive cooks to play with and make their own by simple demonstration of technique, bravo.
@AndreasElf3 жыл бұрын
Will definitely try this. Haven't eaten couscous in a long time.
@Miata82211 ай бұрын
I enjoyed making and serving this. Flavor was great.
@mr.F.Castle3 жыл бұрын
Looks delicious definitely gonna try this.
@elizabethkendrick32093 жыл бұрын
I love how easy and quick this is without sacrificing healthy ingredients or flavour. I haven’t tried it yet but I think this might become a weeknight staple
@pdv35263 жыл бұрын
The reason I love this channel You make trying new things fun and exciting.
@camerondelaude88953 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chef John...I squeeze on a little lemon...yum!
@AndreasElf3 жыл бұрын
One week ago I said I were going to try this and so I did today. Didn't have aubergine, so used normal cucumber instead and didn't have the cheese to top it of with. But after a first taste test, I decided to added a small squeeze of a lime. It was delicious. So simple, yet so good.
@PurringMyrrh3 жыл бұрын
Also, what a quick summer meal prep. Can make a lot at once then zap throughout the week.
@thewanderer21683 жыл бұрын
Thank you chef John I made this today but I used prawns and its incredible!
@ForTheLoveofFoodYT3 жыл бұрын
Light and healthy....I love it!! YUM
@ernieengineer34623 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been watching your videos because I knew you were on vacation and I didn’t want to bother you. Glad you’re back!
@XyzO0o23 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful in so many ways - certainly delicious. Thank you so much.
@Viigan3 жыл бұрын
As evidenced by the last minute, "quick" refers to the furious pace at which it will be eaten.
@nb47493 жыл бұрын
I'm going to use this recipe this week.
@jrockv53 жыл бұрын
"Quick chicken couscous...that's rightright" gotta love the jokes
@ihsanaabdulmuhusin40263 жыл бұрын
I made it for lunch and its so so delicious. I used sausage instead of chicken. Added all kinds of veges.
@ginafriend16903 жыл бұрын
Love couscous. Thanks!
@MrClawt3 жыл бұрын
I can say without a doubt this will be a huge hit at my table.
@theinkbrain2 жыл бұрын
I made sausage cous cous with a hot red pepper, garden beans, five little garden okras whole and onions and half a yellow garden petit pan squash. I sauteed the veggies in olive oil, added the cous cous when almost cooked, mixed well, and added to the broth which had knorr chicken powder, paprika, home-made garam masala, home made curry powder vegeta, two sausages and cumin powder. I covered the pan with the hot pan in which i sauteed the veggies. its steaming right now.
@CookinWithSquirrl3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful recipe! Thank you, Chef John!
@Jaydoggy5313 жыл бұрын
You can also poach chicken and then use the poaching liquid as the broth with this dish. I did that a lot more than a few times in the 08 crash.
@micheletotton93423 жыл бұрын
Just tried this and it was delicious. Thank you
@jankirkland78183 жыл бұрын
This was de-lish!!! Thank you Chef John!
@tatianar.4213 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me an idea of what to try next
@robfohl3 жыл бұрын
Love your recipes Chef John.
@TheSlavChef3 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! I bet it would be great with bulgur too!!
@nickmuffin17223 жыл бұрын
Hello there Chef! 🖐
@TheSlavChef3 жыл бұрын
@@nickmuffin1722 Hi, NIck! Long time no see!
@nickmuffin17223 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlavChef yeah 😄 had my Final semester exams
@Operafiend223 жыл бұрын
I love Cous Cous in the summer
@stevelogan54753 жыл бұрын
Chef John, nice recipe, I do prefer the thigh, I know my couscous is the right texture when after adding stock, it has the texture of wet sand, I prefer stock vs broth
@ashescreepypasta44363 жыл бұрын
I tried this n it was so satisfying n delicious...thank u chef John 🤗
@walterblock82723 жыл бұрын
Perfect for when you get in after work, want something more luxurious than sardines on toast or tuna porridge, but can't be arsed with anything requiring more than 15mins of attention. Great vid. I'd serve this with some oatcakes or savory biscuit/cracker and cottage cheese for a kind of dip.
@Rody_le_Cid3 жыл бұрын
Looks great Chef John, I'll try it this summer.. I do something similar to this but with quinoa and also add whatever canned beans I have in the cupboard like chick peas, kidney beans etc..
@swalsh11233 жыл бұрын
Thanks chef John. This video reminded me to take the chicken out of the freezer.
@glomontero60113 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am so making this ASAP!
@kristinaketelsen57973 жыл бұрын
Yum! I've got some homemade ras al hanout spice mix that I'm going to add when I make it.
@bosskaggs3 жыл бұрын
i have almost all these ingredients with the exception of the type of couscous, i have the pearled version and defrosted some pork last night so im gonna give er a go and see what happens. Thank you as always!
@melissacomer84043 жыл бұрын
When you posted that I get a vision of pork fried couscous. Without the couscous being fried. Cook everything else and dump it in the couscous. Gonna work that out.
@flowercook39153 жыл бұрын
Pearled couscous aka 'Israeli' needs to be boiled not just steamed
@souradeepsinha3 жыл бұрын
That’s right..right. Brilliant!
@heathercribley19963 жыл бұрын
If I hadn't just finished a meal I would have made this looks so good
@Oanjoexterminador3 жыл бұрын
Oh, I love couscous. Here in Brazil it is more commonly made with corn. I prefer it with slow cooked beef, but I see how wheat couscous could pair well with chicken. Also, only wheat couscous is leveled out, I guess, the corn type shouldn't be "leveled out" when hydrated, otherwise it would get clumpy, it must be fluffy all the way through the preparation. You just level it with the old shaka-shaka and the old tapa-tapa haha
@amateurshooter60543 жыл бұрын
Thanks John
@XoxoxShelbs3 жыл бұрын
What else I like about this recipe besides everything.. LOL
@ingeborg-anne3 жыл бұрын
Oh what a lovely student-y recipe! Nice!
@IeshiAke3 жыл бұрын
For a moment I thought he was going to leave the chicken medium rare
@bigfatchubbybritboy94453 жыл бұрын
They eat chick breast medium rare like that in Japan fyi.
@Ezolder13 жыл бұрын
If you ask me that chicken still looked a bit medium rare after he mixed everything in the bowl Edit: that piece in the middle exactly on 5:58 when he seasoned it with salt
@blablablabla89903 жыл бұрын
@@bigfatchubbybritboy9445 ur right, but to do that the freshness and general hygiene during the whole processing of the chicken has to be waaay better than what you get in the supermarket
@motherofone13 жыл бұрын
@@Ezolder1 The chicken would have continued to cook in the bowl. I guarantee you that by the time that hit anyone's plate the chicken would have been cooked to perfection. Besides, in my opinion, most people overcook chicken, fish, turkey etc. Chicken breast should not be dry and stringy when you slice it. Instead it should be moist and juicy and a tinge of pink will not kill you, or your guests. Where people run into problems with food poisoning is they will put cooked chicken back onto the same dish that held the raw chicken without washing the dish first. That's how people get sick.
@SecretlyGarbage3 жыл бұрын
@@Ezolder1 Maybe I'm looking at the wrong place but isn't that the onion that looks pinkish
@Passionforfoodrecipes3 жыл бұрын
I'm really *fond* of that chicken preparation!
@lindainparis73493 жыл бұрын
Yes,me too, leaves me with de-glacé eyes
@paulwagner6883 жыл бұрын
Use curry spices and some steak strips. That sounds yummy
@Hunnter2k33 жыл бұрын
Can agree to that method of cooking couscous. i do it regularly. In fact I got it down to cooking in a tea mug, half filled with boiled water, some sauces / spices, then pouring in the couscous just to the point where you start seeing it piling up. (I could measure this, but I always eyeball it lol) I also sometimes microwave it for a little extra blast for 1:30min with plate on top, really helps fluff it up just that little better. Just a warning, if you do try this and eyeball it, be prepared to make a mess the first time by putting in too much water / not enough couscous, place a plate below it lol Such an easy ingredient to work with though, and just absorbs so much flavor;
@nolakillabeast3 жыл бұрын
Wow I actually just cooked this today and than you made this video ! I actually did mine with a "ratatouille" like veggie base, which was peppers, zuccinis, tomatoes and eggplant with herbs. The kids love it too
@skip123davis3 жыл бұрын
looks fantastic! great weeknight meal.
@ttabood74623 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I'm going to make it with pearl pasta though.
@IoEwe3 жыл бұрын
I just know they were aleppo chilli flakes at the end. I make something really similar frequently, but I like to use oregano and hit it with some lemon juice at the end!
@carlapena3343 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chef, I am so making that this weekend 😍
@limiv52722 жыл бұрын
Just made this. I didn't use zucchini, because I hate it, and I nearly doubled the quantities of everything to fit the amount of couscous in the bags found at my local supermarket [do they sell tiny 1.25 cup bags in the US?]. Very nice, satisfying and colorful dish. Nothing fancy, but still good
@rudyvel3 жыл бұрын
Oh lort, I can't wait to make this! Lol, when he said " when it used to be okay to say that" referring to poor man's saffron! 😆
@Mariathinking3 жыл бұрын
I love giant cous cous! I fry onions bacon, add herbs, black pepper, paprika,(sometimes sumac). Put the bacon and onions to the side of the pan, add a little more oil, add the cous cous in the oil side fry for about 1 min (make sure nothing burns!!the cous cous should turn golden) deglaze with wine, add frozen peas(optional) , and bay leafs, sometimes i add water ( you need to guesstimate) I bring to a boil then I turn off the pan with with the lid on and let the cous cous sop in the moisture. Its super quick and easy, I used to cook it all the time but can't find giant cous cous cheap anymore. It's so delicious and has a satisfying texture if cooked properly. Sorta lile tapioca pearls in bubble tea but bacony, winey and delicious.
@tanushreetalekar91783 жыл бұрын
Omg, I make a same quick couscous meal with Shrimps.. its basically the same steps.. I just pre saute veggies as Shrimps cook so fast.. will try with chicken now..
@TheTrekkie123 жыл бұрын
I love couscous so much
@chefsecretrecipes3 жыл бұрын
Best recipe ever
@susanholmes44523 жыл бұрын
Cous cous is one of our family's favorite hiking meals! We especially like pizza in a pot. Love this variation, will try it soon.. :)
@AlexWilliams-qf3rp3 жыл бұрын
Man, this looks good. I love couscous on a whole. But right now I am too lazy to go to the store...lol...maybe tomorrow...great easy recipe chef...
@LetsGoAlready3 жыл бұрын
almost 4 mil Chef 👨🏽🍳 👏🏽
@bethbnolan3 жыл бұрын
must try this!
@jackelinegomez806 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fefelarue29483 жыл бұрын
Have a roasted chicken I made with a hint of cinnamon and have couscous. Will def enjoy!
@BigSmashKing3 жыл бұрын
Chef! Can you do us southerners a solid and make pea salad!!
@PurringMyrrh3 жыл бұрын
Well, as I was in the middle of typing a comment/suggestion about chilling it for cold salad, you mentioned it. 😄😍 Maybe with some of the dressing from the recent pasta salad. Yummer summer!
@bnkundwa Жыл бұрын
A delicious dish
@Dourmouk13 жыл бұрын
I have eaten couscous with cows tail . AMAZING taste!!! I will try this also
@davidcarbone33853 жыл бұрын
That couscous is pasta no wonder I like it; I don't like quinoa so much but do like couscous.
@killgore88793 жыл бұрын
I had this cold cous cous salad once ,oh man it was good
@msgpennie3 жыл бұрын
Couscous is one amazing thing ❤️
@lawrencetaylor41013 жыл бұрын
I think this might be my summertime food since you whetted my whistle.
@susanoppat31383 жыл бұрын
Well-spelled, man. Excellent!
@nancyw48453 жыл бұрын
Yummy 😋 can’t wait to make this. Perfect for summer time ❤️
@steffenpetersen21033 жыл бұрын
Chef John, can i suggest you some recipes to try out ?
@michaeldiernlinger21143 жыл бұрын
This. Is Amazingly. Quick!!! I'd love to stuff it into some peppers and finish them in the oven. I guess that's gonna be the perfect side dish for some veggie stew, don't ya think so?