Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken with Grapes, Couscous, and Roasted Asparagus. This delectable dish features succulent chicken breasts seared to perfection, nestled amidst plump grapes and tender asparagus. Served atop a bed of fluffy couscous, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The roasted asparagus adds a vibrant green hue and a slightly charred flavor that complements the sweetness of the grapes and the savory chicken. This recipe is a symphony of flavors that will impress any dinner guest and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
In addition to the main dish, this article also includes recipes for three delectable sides: Garlicky Green Beans, Lemon-Herb Quinoa, and Sautéed Mushrooms. These accompaniments offer a variety of flavors and textures that can be paired with the chicken and couscous to create a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, this collection of recipes has something for everyone.
ROAST CHICKEN WITH GRAPES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Cook the couscous as the label directs, omitting any oil or butter. Fluff with a fork and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, put the chicken and onion on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the herbes de Provence, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Arrange the chicken skin-side up and roast until the chicken begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and scatter the grapes on top. Continue roasting until the chicken is golden brown and the grapes are soft, 15 to 20 more minutes. Divide the chicken, onion and grapes among plates and drizzle with the pan drippings. Serve with the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 103 milligrams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams
LEMONY ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS
I came up with this versatile dish during asparagus season. You can eat this as a salad for lunch, or as a great side dish to kabobs or grilled meats. This makes two hearty lunch-sized salads or four side-dish portions.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add Israeli couscous. Toast couscous until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in boiling water. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until couscous is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add asparagus and a pinch of salt; saute until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir lemon zest into the asparagus in the last few minutes of cooking. Add cooked couscous and toss with the asparagus mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 76.9 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 99.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS AND GRAPES
This one-pan meal is simple enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Chicken thighs are quickly marinated in garlic, olive oil and za'atar, if you'd like, while the oven comes to temperature. Then, they're roasted alongside thick wedges of shallots and sweet grapes, whose flavors are gently coaxed together and deepened by the chicken fat as they cook. Serve straight from the sheet pan, or plate on a pretty platter. Serve with a salad of chicories dressed with lemon, olive oil, anchovies and salty pecorino cheese.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic and za'atar, if using. Season well with salt and pepper. Place the shallots and the grapes on the sheet pan and gently toss with the remaining olive oil and season well with salt.
- Nestle the chicken skin-side up in between the shallots and grapes and lay the thyme sprigs on top of the mixture. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the shallots and grapes at the edges of the pan begin to soften and caramelize.
- Turn the oven to broil and move the oven rack to sit right below it. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin of the chicken is crispy and golden. Scatter with chopped thyme and season with flaky salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 783 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PESTO CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS
With only five ingredients I can put a beautiful meal on the table for family or guests in very little time. I use store-bought pesto, which makes preparation quick and easy. This is a one-skillet dish, and it's also the only way I can get my 3-year-old son to eat asparagus. -Brooke Icenhour, Easley, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto and pepper until blended. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 42g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
MOJITO CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon. Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum. Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over couscous with the almond topped asparagus on the side.
CHICKEN BRAISED WITH GRAPES
This chicken casserole is simple to prepare, yet stunning and a trifle unusual to serve. The addition of whole clusters of seedless grapes elevates it from easy everyday to dinner-party material. I based it on two recipes: the memory of a chicken dish that I ate many years ago in Toulouse, France, and the classic poulet au vinaigre, or chicken in vinegar sauce. A mellow, aged sherry vinegar and a high-quality balsamic complement the grapes. I prefer a 15-year-old balsamic, which replaces the smidgen of tomato that is often included in poulet au vinaigre. One final tip: Be sure the grapes you select - and they can be black or green instead of red - are sweet and have green stems, an indication of freshness.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat chicken parts dry. Melt butter in a 4-quart casserole. Brown chicken on both sides, a few pieces at a time, over medium-high heat, removing pieces to a platter as they finish. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, a couple of minutes until soft. Stir in sherry vinegar, chicken stock and cardamom. Return chicken to the pot and baste with stock mixture. Place grape bunches in pot, add thyme, cover and reduce heat to very low. Let cook 30 minutes. Chicken juices should run clear when thigh or leg is pierced with the tip of a knife.
- Transfer chicken to a warm serving platter and arrange grape clusters on top and around chicken. Tent with foil to keep warm. Heat pot on high, stir in balsamic vinegar and cook 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is somewhat reduced and thickened. Check seasoning. Discard thyme. Spoon sauce over chicken and grapes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 660, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 901 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED GRAPES
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Put half the grapes in the pan and roast 1 hour, turning grapes after 30 minutes. They will become wrinkled and golden
- Meanwhile, in a blender, purée remaining grapes until smooth. Strain through a sieve, pressing to release all juices from skins. Discard skins.
- In a large, heavy nonstick skillet, melt half the butter over high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cook on both sides until golden brown, reducing the heat to prevent scorching, about 4 minutes per side. Add strained grape purée and simmer until chicken is cooked through and juice is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Whisk remaining butter into sauce and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add roasted grapes and heat through, then pour sauce and grapes over chicken. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 754 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS WITH COUS COUS
I adapted this from a recipe I saw on one of Jamie Olivers TV shows - it is so simple yet the flavours are beautiful !!
Provided by Jacqui from Oz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter in large frypan, then add chicken pieces and cook until golden.
- Throw in the bacon, olives (cut up if you wish), asparagus and 3/4 cup of the tomatoes. Cook until chicken is tender and bacon is crisp.
- Pour in the chicken stock and remaining tomatoes and cook until stock has formed a slightly thickened sauce.(Note, some or all of the chicken stock can be replaced with wine if preferred).
- Place frypan in middle of table, along with big bowl of cous cous and let people dig in!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 330.1, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.9
VICKI'S FAVORITE CHICKEN WITH GRAPES, COUSCOUS AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Trim tough ends of asparagus and save for soup. Place asparagus in a large bowl and toss with about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of chopped thyme leaves and salt and pepper. Spread the asparagus out on a cookie sheet and roast 10 to 12 minutes until the asparagus is tender and crispy at the tips. Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat; add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Place flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper then dredge the tenders in flour and add it to the pan. Cook chicken 7 to 8 minutes until browned. Add wine and scrape up browned bits as wine cooks down and bubbles, 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup stock to skillet. Combine cream and mustard and add to stock. Add grapes to the pan and turn chicken and grapes to coat and combine with the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes over low heat. Bring remaining 2 cups chicken stock and remaining tablespoon of fresh thyme to a boil in a small pot. Add couscous. Put a tight fitting lid on pot and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Serve tenders and grapes on couscous alongside asparagus
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for plump, juicy grapes, tender asparagus, and skinless, boneless chicken breasts.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken breasts, make sure to give them enough space so that they can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
- Roast the asparagus until it is tender-crisp: You don't want the asparagus to be too soft, so roast it just until it is tender-crisp. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous before serving: Fluffing the couscous will help to separate the grains and make it light and airy. You can use a fork or a spoon to fluff the couscous.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.
Conclusion:
This chicken with grapes, couscous, and roasted asparagus is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the grapes add a touch of sweetness, the couscous is light and fluffy, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. This dish is also very easy to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights.
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