CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH HERBED COUSCOUS
Thanks to fresh mint and lemon zest, this stuffing has plenty of vibrancy. For a quick flavor switch, try cilantro or basil instead of mint, and walnuts instead of pine nuts. Use a spoon to pack in the couscous; most of it will stay put as you saute the chicken, but any that falls out won't burn.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Add couscous; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and remove from heat; let steam 5 minutes. Add mint, pine nuts, scallions, lemon zest and juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper, and fluff with a fork.
- Lay chicken flat on a work surface. With a paring knife, cut a 2-inch-long slit in the thick side of each breast. Insert knife, and pivot inside chicken without enlarging opening, carefully forming a deep pocket (make sure not to pierce the opposite side). Stuff each breast with an equal amount of couscous mixture, packing it tightly.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, and cook until browned on one side, 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over, and add 1/2 cup water to skillet (a little couscous may fall out). Cover, and cook until chicken is opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 50 g
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Leroy Brown
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices to the couscous stuffing and it was much better.
Awais Abbas
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken breasts are always juicy and the couscous stuffing is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Silas Marcial
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken breasts turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Manik Patowary
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The chicken breasts are always juicy and flavorful, and the couscous stuffing is the perfect complement.
Ieti Leiataua
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up just grilling the chicken breasts and serving them with a side of couscous.
Pete Warner
[email protected]I'm not a fan of couscous, but the chicken breasts were cooked perfectly.
Azizur Rohaman
[email protected]Delicious!
Fahim Piash
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken breasts were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
mst lija akther
[email protected]The chicken breasts were a bit dry, but the couscous stuffing was delicious.
Chris V√°squez
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices to the couscous stuffing and it was much better.
Belden Henry
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken breasts are always juicy and the couscous stuffing is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Lenny Harris
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken breasts turned out great. I used brown rice instead of couscous and it was still delicious.
Shofikul Mia
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken breasts are always cooked perfectly, and the couscous stuffing is delicious.
Kabelo Sedise
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken breasts were so moist and flavorful, and the couscous stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.