Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds Recipe

Name: Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray; 2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds); Salt and fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 pound cut-up skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup rum; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 cup couscous, cooked according to package directions

Servings: persons

Olive oil cooking spray
2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds)
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound cut-up skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup rum
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup couscous, cooked according to package directions

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2
Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
4
Season with salt and black pepper.
5
Roast 10 minutes.
6
Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown.
7
Remove from the oven and set aside.
8
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon.
10
Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
11
Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum.
12
Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer.
13
Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
14
Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over couscous with the almond topped asparagus on the side.

309

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil cooking spray, 2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds), Salt and fresh ground black pepper, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds 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.

Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds

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