MAKE ‘EM STEW

GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN STEW WITH COUSCOUS (SERVES 6)

INGREDIENTS:

For the stew: 1kg skinless boneless chicken thighs, diced; 1tsp ground turmeric; 4tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra; 3 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1tsp salt; 2tsp ground cumin; 1tsp chilli flakes; 1 large grapefruit, juice (about 150ml) and zest; 500ml hot water; 2tbsp cornflour mixed with 2tbsp water; a large handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

For the couscous: 400g couscous; 1tsp salt; 2tbsp unsalted butter (30g); 550ml boiling water

METHOD:

1. Put the chicken into a bowl, add half a teaspoon of turmeric and mix until all the chicken is covered. Place a large saucepan on the hob on a medium to high heat and add the oil. Fry the chicken in batches, until cooked and brown around the edges. Put back into the bowl and set aside.

2. Add a little extra oil, about a tablespoon, to the pan. Add the garlic, onion and salt and cook until the onion is soft – 10-15 minutes.

3. Add the cumin, chilli flakes and the other half a teaspoon of turmeric and cook for a few minutes.

4. Add the grapefruit juice and zest, along with the browned chicken. Mix through, then add the hot water.

5. Stir in the cornflour/ water mixture, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, put the couscous into a bowl and stir in the salt. Put the butter on top. Pour in boiling water until it reaches about 1cm above the couscous. Cover, then set aside so that the couscous can soak up the water.

7. When the chicken stew is cooked, take it off the heat and add the parsley. Serve the stew with the couscous.