Chicken spiced to perfection and healthy couscous grain make up this delicious and quick Mediterranean chicken pot perfect for family dinner!

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
4 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp za’atar or dukkah spice
2–4 tbsp olive oil
1 cup pitted green olives
Handful dried apricots
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup couscous
2–3 wheels feta cheese, chopped to serve
Chives, chopped to serve

METHOD
1. Coat the chicken in the spice.
2. Preheat a pan with oil on a high heat, then add the chicken. Allow to brown for 3 minutes on each side. Add the green olives, apricots and season.
3. Prepare the stock, add it into the pan with the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and allow to simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 3 minutes to steam. Serve with feta and fresh chives.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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