Spicy Chicken And Cauliflower Couscous Recipes

CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into very finely chopped pieces similar to real couscous or rice.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add cauliflower and cook on medium heat for about 40 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes until entire batch is golden and nutty.
• Mix kalamata olives, parsley, salt, and lemon zest into cauliflower.

SPICY CURRIED COUSCOUS (MENDOCINO FARMS COPYCAT)

Steps:

• First cook the couscous using the instructions from the package. Once done rinse with cold water, drain, place it in a large bowl, and set aside.
• Turn on the oven to 450 degrees.
• In a small bowl, place all the spices and mix well.
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with oil, then add the spices and toss well until the cauliflower is covered with the spice mixture.
• Spread out the cauliflower on a baking sheet and place in the oven until browned, about 15 minutes. You want the edges to be browned and the cauliflower a little crunchy. Remove the cauliflower and place it in the bowl with the couscous.
• On the same baking sheet spread out the carrots and toss with the leftover spices left on the baking sheet. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove the carrots from the oven and place it in the bowl with the couscous and cauliflower.
• Next, fold in the mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, and toss until well combined. At this point you can add more salt, brown sugar, or cayenne to taste. Cover it and refrigerate it until you're ready to serve.

SPICED CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS"

Steps:

• Ahead of time: toast your hazelnuts and pine nuts and roast your chickpeas.
• Make your sauce by stirring together the coconut milk, turmeric, curry powder, a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
• Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it's "riced" (ie, the size of couscous). Careful not to overmix, you don't want to puree the cauliflower at all.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower "couscous" and a few good pinches of salt. Let it gently toast for a minute or so and stir. you should see a few of the bits turning golden brown. (Careful not to overcook you want the pieces tender and not mushy). Toss again and add the nuts and spices and chickpeas. Cook until the spices become fragrant (about 30 seconds more) and remove from heat.
• Toss cauliflower mix with half the sauce, (not too much so it stays fluffy), and top with fresh cilantro Taste and adjust seasonings and serve it with the rest of the sauce on the side.

SPICY CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cook couscous as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except couscous. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• Fluff couscous with fork; spoon onto serving platter. Top with chicken mixture.

SPICY FRIED CAULIFLOWER "CHICKEN" RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, arrowroot powder, salt, cayenne, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and nutritional yeast.
• In another medium bowl, combine the hot sauce, soy milk, and Dijon mustard and whisk until creamy.
• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the oil to 350°F (180°C). Double-line a large plate with paper towels and keep nearby.
• Use one hand to dip a cauliflower floret into the wet mixture, then drop it into the flour mixture. Use your dry hand to coat it completely. Dip it back into the wet mixture and again in the dry mixture, keeping one hand devoted to wet and one to dry.
• Carefully lower the twice-coated floret into the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower until you can't fit any more into the pot. Do not overcrowd. Fry for 4-5 minutes, until the pieces are golden. Transfer the fried cauliflower to the lined plate and continue to fry the remaining cauliflower. Serve hot.
• Enjoy!

SPICY CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, orange juice, Sriracha, garlic, soy sauce, honey, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until combined. Add chicken legs; let marinate 15 minutes. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse cauliflower florets until they reach the size of couscous. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add cauliflower couscous. Cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a lightly-oiled grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken 4 minutes per side to get a nice char on the outside, then place pan in oven to finish cooking for 10 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Let rest 5 minutes. In a large bowl, stir together cauliflower couscous, cherries, mint, pistachios, lemon zest, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with mint. Serve chicken legs with couscous and lemon wedges.