Chicken With Peppers, Broccolini, And Basil Recipe

Name: Chicken With Peppers, Broccolini, And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound broccolini, stems trimmed; 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous; 3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided; 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided; 1 large onion, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn and divided; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

3/4 pound broccolini, stems trimmed
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous
3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn and divided
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

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Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccolini; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups cooking water and couscous to bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain broccolini; transfer to plate.
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Place wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Cook pepper, onion, and garlic, stirring, 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cover.
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Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to wok; cook chicken 4 minutes, stirring, or until almost cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar; cook 1 minute more or until chicken is cooked through.
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Uncover couscous; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and half of basil.
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Top platter with peppers, chicken, broccolini, almonds, and remaining basil. Serve with couscous.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound broccolini, stems trimmed, 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous, 3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided, 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Peppers, Broccolini, And Basil 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 Peppers, Broccolini, And Basil

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