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Garlic Chicken and Couscous

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 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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