Pomegranate Chicken with Almond Couscous

This flavorful dish combines the richness of chicken with a sweet and spiced pomegranate sauce, creating a nutritious and delicious meal that supports male fertility.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 200g couscous
• 1 chicken stock cube
• 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 600g chicken mini fillets
• 4 tbsp tagine spice paste (or 2 tbsp harissa)
• 190ml pomegranate juice (unsweetened, like Pom Wonderful)
• 100g pomegranate seeds
• 100g toasted flaked almonds
• Small pack fresh mint, chopped

Ingredients

1. Prepare the Couscous

• Boil the kettle and heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan.
• Place the couscous in a bowl, add seasoning, and crumble in half of the chicken stock cube.
• Pour boiling water over the couscous to cover it and cover the bowl with a tea towel. Set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken and Sauce

• Add the onion to the pan and fry for a few minutes until softened.
• Push the onion to one side of the pan, add the chicken fillets, and brown them on all sides.
• Stir in the tagine spice paste (or harissa) and pomegranate juice, crumbling in the remaining stock cube. Season to taste.
• Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
• Stir in the pomegranate seeds, saving a few for garnish.

3. Fluff the Couscous

• After 5 minutes, fluff up the couscous with a fork, then stir in the toasted almonds and chopped mint.

4. Serve

• Serve the chicken on top of the couscous and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with the remaining pomegranate seeds.

Male Fertility Benefits

This dish is packed with ingredients that support male fertility. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, which are known to improve sperm health. Almonds provide healthy fats, while chicken is a great source of lean protein, essential for maintaining muscle and overall reproductive health.