Name: Garlic Chicken and Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 6-oz. boneless skinless chicken breast halves; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic (pressed); 1 small red onion (chopped); 2 tablespoons raw honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 cups cooked couscous; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Garlic Chicken and Couscous

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Servings servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 6-oz. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic pressed
1 small red onion chopped
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 cups cooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Add in the next 5 ingredients (red pepper flakes through lemon juice). Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
Serve the chicken over the couscous and then sprinkle over some chopped cilantro.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Sauteed zucchini and squash.

VEGETARIAN: Use non-breaded faux chicken patties instead of chicken breasts.

GLUTEN FREE: No changes necessary.

NUTRITION: 292 Calories; 6g Fat; 30g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 80mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.

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Garlic Chicken and Couscous