CHICKEN OVER COUSCOUS PILAF

 

Ingredients:

Pilaf:

  • 50g frozen peas
  • 120ml water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  • 60g uncooked couscous

Chicken:

  • 150g white meat boneless (chicken breast/ turkey breast / lean Pork) 
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (7g)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar free syrup
  • ½ teaspoon spicy brown mustard

Instructions:

  1. In medium saucepan, combine peas, water, salt and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, preserves and mustard; blend well. Pour half of mixture (about 2 tablespoons) into another small dish; reserve for topping. Place chicken on broiler pan; brush with about half of remaining orange juice glaze.
  3. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Turn chicken. Brush with glaze; discard any remaining glaze. Broil an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
  4. Stir couscous mixture lightly with fork; divide evenly onto a serving plate. Top with chicken; drizzle with reserved orange juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts:

  • Calories: 527.6 Cal
  • Protein: 44.4g
  • Carbs: 58g
  • Fat: 11.7g

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