Basil Orange Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 package 8 oz stringless sugar snap peas
1 grilled orange & lemon slices for garnish
2 lemons
1 navel orange
2 tbsp olive oil salt & pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast healves
1 tsp sugar
1 cup whole wheat couscous

Directions:

) From orange, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice. From lemons, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/3 cup juice.
) In bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of each peel and 1 tablespoon orange juice w/ half of basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
) Pound chicken breasts (placed b/w 2 sheets of plastic wrap) to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Add chicken to citrus mixture, turning to cat; set aside.
) In bowl, combine sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and remaining citrus peels, citrus juices, basil, and oil; set aside. (Can be made to this point up to 8 hours ahead. Cover chicken and citrus sauce and refrigerate.)
Prepare large ridged grill pan.
Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs. In 4 qt saucepan filled w/ 1/2 in water, place a vegetable steamer. Heat to boiling on high.
Add chicken to hot grill pan. Cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 3-4 minutes until no pink in center.
While chicken is cooking on second side, add snap peas to steamer; cook 2-3 mins or until crisp. Fluff couscous and spoon onto large platter; top w/ chicken and snap peas. Drizzle sauce over all. Garnish w/ citrus slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	127.54 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.07g	0%
Sodium	4.74mg	0%
Potassium	99.49mg	2%
Total Carbs	25.65g	9%
Sugars	4.43g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	11%
Protein	3.65g	7%
Vitamin C	32.7mg	55%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	20.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.88 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.06g	0%
Sodium	3.67mg	0%
Potassium	77.13mg	2%
Total Carbs	19.89g	9%
Sugars	3.43g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	11%
Protein	2.83g	7%
Vitamin C	25.4mg	55%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	16.1mg	2%

* 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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