Balsamic Chicken With Garlic Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 chicken breasts
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 1/4 cups boiling chicken stock
2 oz butter ( i use a non dairy margarine)
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tbsp fresh thyme

Directions:

Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour over the combined vinegar, chicken stock, sugar and garlic.
Let marinate at least 10 minutes per side.
To make couscous: pour boiling stock over couscous in a large bowl.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Heat butter or margarine over medium-low heat and saute garlic and thyme for about 3 minutes (garlic should be soft but not brown).
Add the couscous to the pan and stir for 3 minutes.
To cook the chicken, preheat an oiled frying pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken about 4 minutes per side.
Add the marinade to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute per side or until the chicken is cooked through and the marinade has thickened.
Place couscous and top with chicken and sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	485.29 Kcal (2032 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.24g	25%
Cholesterol	41.58mg	14%
Sodium	330.06mg	14%
Potassium	362.44mg	8%
Total Carbs	67.91g	23%
Sugars	10.41g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.64g	15%
Protein	16.07g	32%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	44.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.9 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.62g	25%
Cholesterol	14.38mg	14%
Sodium	114.19mg	14%
Potassium	125.39mg	8%
Total Carbs	23.49g	23%
Sugars	3.6g	42%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	15%
Protein	5.56g	32%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	15.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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