Jul 14 2026
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Valley Girls Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Smoke Roasted Poussin with Creamy Artichoke Pearl Cous Cous, Crispy Artichokes and Preserved Citrus.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Smoke Roasting the Poussin

    Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C). Season the poussin with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Smoke the poussin for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  2. 2

    Preparing the Creamy Artichoke Pearl Couscous

    In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the pearl couscous and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. In a separate pan, sauté chopped artichoke hearts in olive oil until golden. Add heavy cream and simmer until thickened, then stir in the cooked couscous and chopped parsley.

  3. 3

    Crispy Artichokes

    Slice remaining artichoke hearts thinly and fry them in hot oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

  4. 4

    Assembly

    On a plate, serve a generous scoop of the creamy artichoke pearl couscous, top with the smoked poussin, and garnish with crispy artichokes and preserved lemon.

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