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Ingredients
- 4 x boneless skinless chicken breasts abt 1 1/4 lbs total
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 lrg garlic clove finely chopped Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 2 x lemons cut in half
- 1 1/4 c. chicken broth or possibly water
- 1 c. couscous
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. capers liquid removed
- 3 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds
- 3 x plum tomatoes seeded, diced
- 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- Heat the grill or possibly broiler.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally if they're thick and place them on a plate. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and chopped garlic and pour it over the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken over a medium-warm fire or possibly broil till a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees and the breasts are lightly browned, about 15 min. Place the lemons cut-side down on the grill till lightly browned, 1 to 2 min.
- Make the Cilantro and Almond Couscous: Bring the chicken broth or possibly water to a boil in a small saucepan. Place the couscous in a large bowl and add in the warm broth. Immediately cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it steam for 5 min.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet. Add in the capers, lemon zest and almonds. Stir till the almonds turn a golden, about 5 min, then add in the diced tomatoes and cilantro. Stir in the couscous.
- To serve, slice the breasts diagonally into 5 pcs. Mound the couscous on each serving plate and place a sliced chicken breast on top. Squeeze the grilled lemon on the chicken and couscous.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- NOTES : Mary Ellen Rae is a Times Test Kitchen Intern
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 200g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 291 | |
| Calories from Fat 103 | 35% |
| Total Fat 11.84g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 5.78g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium 306mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 39.01g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 1.93g | 1% |
| Protein 8.22g | 13% |
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