Chicken with Couscous
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
My sister shared this recipe, and it’s been a hit with me, my husband and our friends ever since. After working all day, I love that this dish is fast to prepare. Plus, it's irresistibly bright and delicious. —Shari Ruffalo, Watertown, New York
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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1 package (5.8 ounces) roasted garlic and olive oil couscous
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, contents of the couscous seasoning packet, water and 1 teaspoon oil. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the lemon juice, garlic and oregano; rub over chicken. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Stir tomato into the couscous; serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts
1 chicken breast half with 1 cup couscous: 357 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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