Roast chicken with vegetables, mushrooms and couscous

This balanced chicken dish combines tender roasted chicken thighs with crispy vegetables, aromatic mushrooms, and fluffy couscous. Prepared in a wok, the meat and vegetables develop intense roasted flavors, while butter, garlic, and lemon create a harmonious, full-bodied sauce. The finely seasoned couscous with turmeric perfectly complements the dish. Whether cooking on the grill, a camping stove, or in an outdoor kitchen – this simple recipe for roasted chicken with vegetables impresses with its taste, freshness, and variety.

For the chicken:

• approx. 1 kg boneless chicken thighs
• 100 g butter
• 4-5 cloves garlic
• 2 large carrots
• ½ small celeriac
• 5-6 shallots
• 200 ml water or broth
• A little salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• approx. 1 lemon

For the couscous:

• 250 g couscous
• Salt and white pepper
• 1 small teaspoon ground turmeric
• Lemon juice (to taste)

• Heat one tablespoon of butter and the oil in a wok and briefly sauté the carrots and celeriac, cut into long strips. As soon as they change color, add the halved shallots and sauté briefly again. Set the vegetables aside.
• Clean the chicken thighs, cut them into large pieces, season with salt, pepper, and a little sugar. Heat the wok to a high temperature and sear the thighs until they release from the bottom and are two-thirds cooked.
• Add the chopped mushrooms and, after a while, the finely chopped garlic. Drizzle with lemon. Once the meat and mushrooms are cooked, add a little water or broth, bring to a quick boil, and add the remaining butter.
• Turn off the heat, add the roasted vegetables, and swirl them in the pan until the sauce thickens with the butter. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

• Mix the couscous with a little salt, pepper, and turmeric in a bowl. Add the amount of water indicated on the package and cover the bowl. Let the couscous rest for about 15 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired.