JAMAICAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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"Fantabulous" is a word I reserve for fantastic dishes like this jerk-seasoned chicken. It's a mouth full of yum. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine pineapple and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix flour and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Toss chicken with jerk seasoning and remaining salt. Add to flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat lightly; shake off any excess. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add a third of the chicken; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Repeat twice with remaining oil and chicken. Serve with couscous. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

kissi edward
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and couscous. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous wa


Pro_ clinker
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


Wetini Herewini
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definitely be


Manjita Kuwar
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, but I would probably use less cayenne pepper next t


Meaza Degfe
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and couscous. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous wa


Andrew Malone
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definitely be


Jakir Hassan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, but I would probably use less cayenne pepper next t


Mackenze Coleman
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and couscous. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous wa


Makayla Davis
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


sobuj biswas
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish was still really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would probably use rice instead of couscous.


nakita heron
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definite


Corritor Dorothy
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I loved the combination of spices in the marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


Brian Behm
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This Jamaican chicken with couscous was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of spices in the chicken marinade, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all of th