Crunchy Couscous-Coated Chicken Recipe

Name: Crunchy Couscous-Coated Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (312 1/2 g) cup couscous; 1 (387 1/2 ml) cup boiling water; 600 g chicken tenderloins; 16 2/3 g cups plain flour; 1 egg, beaten lightly; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 large avocado; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 red Thai chile, seeded,chopped finely; 15 ml cups olive oil; 150 g mesclun (or other assorted lettuce leaves)

Servings: persons

1 (312 1/2 g) cup couscous
1 (387 1/2 ml) cup boiling water
600 g chicken tenderloins
16 2/3 g cups plain flour
1 egg, beaten lightly
2 tablespoons milk
1 large avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 red Thai chile, seeded,chopped finely
15 ml cups olive oil
150 g mesclun (or other assorted lettuce leaves)

1
Combine couscous with the water in a large heatproof bowl.
2
Cover; stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally.
3
Toss chicken in flour, shake away excess.
4
Dip chicken in small bowl containing combined egg and milk.
5
Toss chicken in couscous; place on tray.
6
Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, mash avocado with juice and chilli in small bowl, cover.
8
Heat oil in large non-stick frying pan; cook chicken, in batches, until browned both sides and cooked through.
9
Serve chicken with avocado mixture and mesclun combined with tomato, if desired.

558

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (312 1/2 g) cup couscous, 1 (387 1/2 ml) cup boiling water, 600 g chicken tenderloins, 16 2/3 g cups plain flour, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Couscous-Coated Chicken 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.

Crunchy Couscous-Coated Chicken

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