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    Microwave magic

    Dec 28, 2023 3 minutes

    Chicken shawarma couscous

    Just let the microwave do its work, then finish with some fragrant herbs and crunchy almonds for a bit of texture.

    SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 7 mins EASY

    400g skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
    2 tbsp shawarma seasoning
    250ml hot chicken stock
    200g couscous
    50g dried apricots
    1 tbsp olive oil
    ½ lemon, juiced, plus wedges to serve

    To serve

    50g flaked almonds
    chopped coriander
    natural yogurt sprinkled with shawarma seasoning (optional)

    Put the

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