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Chicken Thighs with Israeli Couscous

One wide pan, bloomy spices, chicken thighs, and chewy Israeli couscous.

October 9, 2026
Chicken Thighs with Israeli Couscous

What you'll need: A wide pan with a lid… also:

  1. 1. Coat the pan with olive oil. Add the spices and bloom on medium heat for about a minute. Add the onion and sauté a few minutes.
  2. 2. Add the chicken thighs and cook on one side on medium-low for 10 minutes. Flip, another 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Add Israeli couscous around the chicken. Cover with water or stock until just submerged. Lid on, medium-low, 20 minutes.

Recipe by Nadav Ben Jacob

Nadav is a trained chef and has worked at several establishments around Toronto, including Giulietta, NL Ginzburg, and other popular dining destinations.

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