Apricot Glazed Chicken and Couscous |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 14 Minutes |
Ready In: 19 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Another entry for the I got home late, but still want a great meal category. You can make this faster than it would take to go out and get take-out. And it's delicious. This one is for 2, but can very easily be doubled. Ingredients:
1/2 lb boneless chicken, cut into strips |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons apricot preserves |
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar |
1 cup chicken broth |
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricot |
1/2 cup uncooked couscous |
Directions:
1. (To finely chop the apricots, spray kitchen shears with non stick spray, and snip them into small pieces.) Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat, add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes or until just done.
3. Don't overcook, you don't want chewy chicken.
4. Combine preserves and vinegar in a bowl, then add the cooked chicken.
5. Add the broth to the pan, scraping up the good stuff on the bottom, add the apricots.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and cover, simmer 2 minutes.
8. Stir in couscous, top with chicken mixture.
9. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
10. Fluff couscous with a fork, and serve.
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