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Chicken Couscous

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 623kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Couscous
  • 1 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied in half lengthways
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup Red bell pepper chopped
  • 3/4 cup Red onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 4 Dinner rolls
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • Cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package. Drain well, season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid and set aside.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with cumin, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Heat half of the oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown the chicken on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the remaining oil, bell pepper, onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the broth and bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes. Then stir in the lime juice and tomato paste and simmer until the sauce thickens to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken; serve with couscous and dinner rolls. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg