Chicken With Grapes, Couscous And Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Name: Chicken With Grapes, Couscous And Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound asparagus; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, stripped from 6 to 7 sprigs; Coarse salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, eyeball it; 2 pounds chicken tenders; 1/2 cup white wine, eyeball it; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock (available on soup aisle in paper boxes), divided; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grainy, stone-ground mustard; 1 1/2 cups, about 1/2 pound, seedless red grapes, halved; 2 cups couscous

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pound asparagus
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, stripped from 6 to 7 sprigs
Coarse salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, eyeball it
2 pounds chicken tenders
1/2 cup white wine, eyeball it
2 1/2 cups chicken stock (available on soup aisle in paper boxes), divided
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grainy, stone-ground mustard
1 1/2 cups, about 1/2 pound, seedless red grapes, halved
2 cups couscous

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Trim tough ends of asparagus and save for soup. Place asparagus in a large bowl and toss with about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of chopped thyme leaves and salt and pepper. Spread the asparagus out on a cookie sheet and roast 10 to 12 minutes until the asparagus is tender and crispy at the tips.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat; add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Place flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper then dredge the tenders in flour and add it to the pan. Cook chicken 7 to 8 minutes until browned. Add wine and scrape up browned bits as wine cooks down and bubbles, 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup stock to skillet. Combine cream and mustard and add to stock. Add grapes to the pan and turn chicken and grapes to coat and combine with the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes over low heat.
4
Bring remaining 2 cups chicken stock and remaining tablespoon of fresh thyme to a boil in a small pot. Add couscous. Put a tight fitting lid on pot and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5
Serve tenders and grapes on couscous alongside asparagus.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 pound asparagus, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, stripped from 6 to 7 sprigs, Coarse salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Grapes, Couscous And Roasted Asparagus 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 With Grapes, Couscous And Roasted Asparagus

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