Chicken And Israeli Couscous With Tomato And Lemon Recipe

Name: Chicken And Israeli Couscous With Tomato And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup Israeli couscous; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced; 4 Roma or plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 6 slices; 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp); 4 strips lemon peel (2 inches each); Pinch of saffron; 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc; 1-1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 1/2 tsp coarse salt; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Israeli couscous
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 Roma or plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 6 slices
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp)
4 strips lemon peel (2 inches each)
Pinch of saffron
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1-1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

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1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add couscous, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl, and return skillet to heat.
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2. Cook chicken, smooth side down, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate, reserving drippings in skillet.
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3. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, lemon peel, and saffron, and cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.
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4. Return chicken to skillet. Add wine, and cook for 4 minutes. Add stock, salt, and couscous, and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender and chicken is cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir in peas, and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately with lemon.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup Israeli couscous, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Israeli Couscous With Tomato And Lemon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Israeli Couscous With Tomato And Lemon

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