Spiced Chicken With Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken With Couscous Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in paprika mixture.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan. Keep warm.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in couscous and broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in corn; cover, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the minced cilantro and lime juice. Serve with the chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken With Couscous Pilaf 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.

Spiced Chicken With Couscous Pilaf

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