{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "publication_status": "published",
  "date": "2026-11-12",
  "generated_at": "2026-11-12T00:00:00Z",
  "today": {
    "name": "One-Pot Chicken Chickpea Couscous",
    "ingredients": [
      "1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cubed",
      "1 can chickpeas",
      "2 cups couscous",
      "1 zucchini",
      "3 cups chicken broth",
      "2 tbsp olive oil",
      "salt and black pepper to taste"
    ],
    "instructions": [
      "Timing overview: Preparation before cooking: approximately 15–25 minutes. Cooking time: approximately 30–40 minutes. Doneness: poultry must reach 165°F at the thickest point and look opaque with clear juices. Resting/cooling: approximately 5–10 minutes. Total time from starting preparation until ready to serve: approximately 50–75 minutes.",
      "Allow approximately 15–25 minutes to set out the large Dutch oven, wash and cut the produce as described, and measure 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cubed, 1 can chickpeas, 2 cups couscous, 1 zucchini, and 3 cups chicken broth. Keep raw meat or fish and its utensils separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.",
      "Heat about half of 2 tbsp olive oil in the large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cubed and cook for 5–8 minutes, turning or breaking it apart as needed, until browned.",
      "Add 1 can chickpeas, 1 zucchini, and 3 cups chicken broth and the remaining listed oil. Cook over medium heat for 4–6 minutes, stirring every minute, until the vegetables begin to soften.",
      "Stir in 2 cups couscous. Bring the pot to a full boil over medium-high heat, about 5–8 minutes, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 18–25 minutes, stirring every 4–5 minutes, until no hard center remains.",
      "Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Check the thickest poultry piece or the center of the dish; it must reach 165°F with no raw-pink center. The liquid should be steaming and visibly thickened.",
      "Remove from the heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving."
    ],
    "servings": 6,
    "timing": {
      "prep_minutes": [
        15,
        25
      ],
      "cook_minutes": [
        30,
        40
      ],
      "rest_minutes": [
        5,
        10
      ],
      "total_minutes": [
        50,
        75
      ]
    },
    "image": {
      "url": "/estelles-kitchen/assets/runtime-kitchen-week-a-thursday.webp",
      "alt": "Runtime Kitchen host holding chicken chickpea couscous with zucchini."
    }
  }
}