Five-Spice Lamb Chops with Citrus-Raisin Couscous |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Five-spice powder is a pungent blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. Add a side of steamed green beans. Ingredients:
3/4 cup orange juice |
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1/3 cup golden raisins |
1 cup uncooked couscous |
1/4 cup hoisin sauce |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar |
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as lee kum kee) |
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder |
cooking spray |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to pan. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Combine hoisin and next 4 ingredients (through five-spice powder) in a small bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle pepper and salt over lamb. Add lamb to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Add hoisin mixture to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, turning to coat lamb. Spoon sauce over lamb; serve with couscous.
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