Jerk Chicken with Tropical Couscous

Name: Jerk Chicken with Tropical Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15.25 ounces) mixed tropical fruit; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-1/2-in. strips; 3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (green portion only); 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous; Lime wedges

Caribbean cuisine brightens up our weeknights thanks to its bold colors and flavors. Done in less than 30 minutes, this chicken is one of my go-to easy meals. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 can (15.25 ounces) mixed tropical fruit
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (green portion only)
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
Lime wedges

Directions

Drain mixed fruit, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Chop fruit.
Toss chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan, reserving drippings.
In same pan, saute peppers and green onions in drippings 2 minutes. Add broth, 1 tablespoon cilantro, lime juice, salt, reserved syrup and chopped fruit; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; reduce heat to low. Place chicken on top; cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and chicken is heated through, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 411 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 31g protein.

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Ellen

Jul 9, 2017

Really tasty, and great for summer in the hot, muggy Midwest. It's good either hot or cold. I love it exactly as written, though I leave out the jalapeno to reduce the heat when I make it for my family.
ps1_4_9

May 8, 2017

Spicy! Delicious!
joanburt

Apr 24, 2017

My husband really enjoyed this dish. I used mangoes instead of the tropical fruit mix and it worked very well.