Spicy Chicken and Couscous
Ingredients Needed
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3 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
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1 cup quick-cooking couscous
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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½ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
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1 zucchini, diced
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
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1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
Instructions
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Bring 2 cups of broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
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While the couscous is resting, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer should read 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots and jalapeños and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, green onions, 1/4 cup of chicken broth, and ginger. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, curry powder, cornstarch, and coriander. Pour this mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Add the chicken back to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the couscous.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 415 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 41g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 415 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 177mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 18% |
| Calcium 51mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 540mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5