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Spiced Chicken with Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup couscous
3/4 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound snap peas, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
© Real Simple

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.

Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl. Add 1 cup hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. add the tomatoes, snap peas, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to combine.

Slice the chicken and serve with the couscous.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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