Welcome to the world of culinary exploration! Embark on a delicious journey as we uncover the secrets to preparing an unforgettable brick chicken paired with the tantalizing flavors of apricot couscous. This culinary escapade promises to transform your kitchen into an aromatic haven. Get ready to savor this delectable combination as we guide you through a step-by-step recipe that will leave your taste buds dancing. Bon appétit!
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APRICOT COUSCOUS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.
APRICOT-DIJON MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
This makes a very quick and easy meal....just add a salad and bread, or a vegetable or two! Garnish the chicken with lime wedges and fresh basil sprigs for presentation. Its great for a busy week night, because total prep and cooking time can be kept to under 40 minutes! This recipe came from Bellingham Covenant Church's cookbook in Bellingham, WA.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Healthy
Time 33m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine apricot necar and mustard in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add chicken; cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Turn chicken, cover and simmer an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until done.
- Place couscous on a serving platter and place chicken on top of it, reserving the cooking liquid in skillet. Keep couscous and chicken warm.
- Bring the reserved cooking liquid in the skillet to a boil; cook uncovered about 10 minutes or until it is reduced to one cup. Spoon the sauce over the chicken; sprinkle with minced basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 453.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 35.6
APRICOT CHICKEN I
Tangy, fruity chicken made in just 3 easy steps! It's great served with rice.
Provided by Shirley Rickey
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
- Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1134.3 mg, Sugar 44.4 g
CHICKEN AND APRICOT STEW WITH COUSCOUS
In this tagine-like stew, the apricots cook down to make a delicious coating for the meat and vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the chicken, and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons oil.
- Reduce heat to medium; add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add garlic; saute briefly. Add apricots, cinnamon, saffron, ginger, coriander, 2/3 cup water, and 2 tablespoons honey; season with salt.
- Return chicken to skillet; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is cooked through and liquid is thickened, 45 to 50 minutes. (If sauce has not thickened, transfer chicken to a platter and place it into an oven preheated to 200 degrees to keep warm. Reduce sauce to desired consistency.) Add remaining 2 tablespoons honey and salt to taste. Pour over chicken on platter.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Place couscous and butter in a medium bowl. Pour stock over couscous; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until the couscous absorbs all the stock, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and season with salt. Stir in almonds. Serve couscous with chicken, and garnish with sesame seeds.
APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS
Another entry for the "I got home late, but still want a great meal" category. You can make this faster than it would take to go out and get take-out. And it's delicious. This one is for 2, but can very easily be doubled.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 19m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- (To finely chop the apricots, spray kitchen shears with non stick spray, and snip them into small pieces.) Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat, add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes or until just done.
- Don't overcook, you don't want chewy chicken.
- Combine preserves and vinegar in a bowl, then add the cooked chicken.
- Add the broth to the pan, scraping up the good stuff on the bottom, add the apricots.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover, simmer 2 minutes.
- Stir in couscous, top with chicken mixture.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 613.5, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 21, Protein 30
APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ALMOND COUSCOUS
A broiled entrée plus a simple-as-can-be side equals dinner for four in less half an hour!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil. Spray rack in broiler pan with cooking spray. To flatten each chicken breast, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until 1/4 inch thick.
- In small bowl, mix garlic powder, pepper and ground red pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken; place on rack in pan.
- Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Brush with half of apricot preserves; broil 1 minute longer or until preserves are bubbly. Brush with remaining preserves before serving.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and butter to boiling. Stir in couscous and almonds. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork before serving with glazed chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken that is about 3 pounds. A larger chicken will not cook evenly.
- Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry. Remove any excess fat and giblets.
- Make the apricot couscous: Cook the couscous according to the package directions. While the couscous is cooking, sauté the onion, garlic, and apricots in butter. Stir in the cooked couscous, dried apricots, almonds, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the chicken: Place the apricot couscous inside the chicken cavity. Truss the chicken closed with kitchen twine.
- Roast the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Conclusion:
This brick chicken with apricot couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the apricot couscous is a delightful accompaniment. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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