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Spiced Chicken with Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Spiced Chicken with Couscous Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
4 (4-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in paprika mixture.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan. Keep warm.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in couscous and broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in corn; cover, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the minced cilantro and lime juice. Serve with the chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	313.89 Kcal (1314 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.26g	8%
Cholesterol	16.73mg	6%
Sodium	509.98mg	21%
Potassium	459.7mg	10%
Total Carbs	47.57g	16%
Sugars	3.31g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.38g	18%
Protein	19.3g	39%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	75mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	158.24 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.65g	8%
Cholesterol	8.43mg	6%
Sodium	257.09mg	21%
Potassium	231.75mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.98g	16%
Sugars	1.67g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	18%
Protein	9.73g	39%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	6%
Iron	1.2mg	13%
Calcium	37.8mg	7%

* 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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