Pan-Fried Chicken With Balsamic Peppers & Couscous Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Chicken With Balsamic Peppers & Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4.5 oz.) skinless chicken fillets; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, cut into strips; 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips; 2 garlic cloves, halved; A few sprigs of thyme; 1/3 cup Israeli couscous; 1 chicken stock cube; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; A handful of arugula

Servings: persons

4 (4.5 oz.) skinless chicken fillets
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow pepper, cut into strips
2 garlic cloves, halved
A few sprigs of thyme
1/3 cup Israeli couscous
1 chicken stock cube
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
A handful of arugula

1
Heat a grill pan. Season the chicken generously, and brush with a little olive oil and the minced garlic. Grill for 15 minutes, turning as needed.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan, add the peppers, halved garlic, and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring as needed, or until peppers start to soften.
3
Add 2 tbsp. water; reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until peppers are tender.
4
Meanwhile, boil the couscous in stock and 2/3 cup water for 7 minutes until tender.
5
Stir balsamic vinegar into the peppers. Cook for a few more minutes to reduce.
6
Serve chicken on top of the couscous, with the peppers and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Finish with a handful of arugula on top.

365

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (4.5 oz.) skinless chicken fillets, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 red pepper, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Chicken With Balsamic Peppers & 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.

Pan-Fried Chicken With Balsamic Peppers & Couscous

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions