SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS

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Transform an ordinary chicken breast and spinach into an exotic dinner for one with just a few quick twists.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 chicken breast half (6 to 8 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium. Add couscous; cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 6 minutes. Add spinach, and cook until couscous is tender, 1 minute. Stir in almonds, and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with garam masala; season with salt and pepper. In a small skillet over medium-low, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add chicken; cook until opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Slice chicken; serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 53 g

Victoria Browner
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the spice rub, which gave the chicken a nice kick. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.


Rana saqib ali raj
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices in the rub, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all the juices from the chicken. I would definitely recomm


Mohd
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and couscous. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. The spice rub was perfect, and it gave the chicken a nice kick. I would def


Tanveer Rai
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the couscous was flavorful and fluffy. I loved the combination of spices in the rub, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all the juices from the chicken. I would definitely recomm


yuusuf kalsoni
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the couscous is always light and fluffy. I love the spice rub, which gives the chicken a nice kick. This is a great recipe for a weeknight mea


Katlego Judith
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices in the rub, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all the juices from the chicken. I would definitely recomm


Masud Official
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and couscous. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. The spice rub was perfect, and it gave the chicken a nice kick. I would def


Yunika Thakuri
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the couscous was flavorful and fluffy. I loved the combination of spices in the rub, and the couscous was a great way to soak up all the juices from the chicken. I would definitely recomm


FireType Naruto
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alamin Saas
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the couscous is always light and fluffy. I love the spice rub, which gives the chicken a nice kick. This is a great recipe for a weeknight mea


michael kifle
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Hosen Raja
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The spice rub was perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The couscous was also really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chick


Rokeya Khatun
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I especially liked the spice rub, which gave the chicken a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.