Honey and Apricot Chicken With Coriander Couscous

Name: Honey and Apricot Chicken With Coriander Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup dried apricot; 4 chicken breast fillets, trimmed; 60 g butter, chopped; ¼ cup honey; 1 garlic clove; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 cup couscous; 1 ½ cups boiling water; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 lime, juice and zest of, finely grated; 1 lebanese cucumber, finely chopped; ⅓ cup sunbeam walnuts, chopped; ½ cup coriander leaves

Servings: persons

⅔ cup dried apricot
4 chicken breast fillets, trimmed
60 g butter, chopped
¼ cup honey
1 garlic clove
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 cup couscous
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 lime, juice and zest of, finely grated
1 lebanese cucumber, finely chopped
⅓ cup sunbeam walnuts, chopped
½ cup coriander leaves

1
Preheat barbecue plate on medium heat.
2
Soak apricots in a bowl of boiling water for 5 minutes.
3
Drain and allow to cool.
4
Using a sharp knife, make a deep cut along 1 side of each chicken breast to form a large pocket (do not cut all the way through).
5
Place apricots, butter, honey and garlic in a food processor.
6
Process until just smooth.
7
Spoon apricot mixture into chicken pockets.
8
Secure with 1 or 2 toothpicks.
9
Season both sides chicken with salt and pepper.
10
Make coriander couscous: Place couscous in a large, heatproof bowl.
11
Pour over boiling water.
12
Cover and stand for 3 minutes or until water is absorbed.
13
Stir with a fork to separate grains.
14
Add onion, lime rind, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cucumber, walnuts and coriander.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Stir to combine.
17
Spray both sides chicken with oil.
18
Barbecue for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through.
19
Remove toothpicks.
20
Thickly slice and serve with coriander couscous.

1232

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: ⅔ cup dried apricot, 4 chicken breast fillets, trimmed, 60 g butter, chopped, ¼ cup honey, and more.

Yes, Honey and Apricot Chicken With Coriander Couscous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!