Friday, 19 February 2010 20:20

Spiced Chicken with Couscous Pilaf

Written by Michelle
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2 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 lb. chicken breasts
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
spash white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup frozen peas or corn
1 tbsp. lime juice

Combine paprika, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a shallow dish.  Dredge the chicken in the paprika mixture (if you have thick chicken breasts, just cut through the middle to make them thin).  In a large skillet, heat oil.  Add chicken and cook 5 minutes per side or until done.  Remove from pan and cover with foil to keep warm.  Add onion and garlic to pan and saute 2 minutes.  Deglaze pan with a splash of white wine.  Add chicken broth and scrape bottom of pan.  Bring broth to a boil and add couscous and peas.  Cover, remove from heat, and allow to steam for 5 minutes.  Pour lime juice over couscous.  Serve chicken on top of the couscous.

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  • Comment Link Michelle Friday, 19 February 2010 20:42 posted by Michelle

    This was very good. Lots of flavor and a good break from the plain old chicken and rice.

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