Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup couscous; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 4 None boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-7 oz each); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup frozen fava beans; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 None carrot, diced; 2 None celery stalks, diced; 4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1
Combine couscous and paprika in a shallow dish. Season. Add chicken and press to coat.
2
Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook chicken for 4 mins each side, until golden and cooked through. Let stand for 5 mins.
3
Meanwhile, cook fava beans in boiling, salted water for 3-5 mins, until tender. Drain and peel to remove outer white skins.
4
For the salsa, heat remaining oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Cook corn, carrot and celery, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 mins, until tender. Add fava beans and tomato. Season and simmer for 2 mins, until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.
5
Slice chicken and serve with corn salsa.

386

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup couscous, 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, 4 None boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-7 oz each), 2 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Corn Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Couscous-Crusted Chicken With Corn Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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