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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sajib hashan
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Carolee Burrows
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great!
Francis Problem
[email protected]I was a little skeptical, but I'm glad I tried it!
Emmanuel Alvarez
[email protected]This dish was a little time-consuming, but it was worth it!
Vusi Willemse
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ANUP K . C
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Getachew Adugna
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Acshigh School
[email protected]This dish was a hit! Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing.
Benjamin Sarpong
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.
Mario Garcia
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was flavorful and the stuffing was moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Portia Kwaramba
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it! The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
yvonne ombeva
[email protected]This recipe was a little time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was flavorful and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
nomusa matibela
[email protected]I loved this dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Honey Asha
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Victor Gomez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Ripon Chy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Shaylee Robinson
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.
Jason Maulden
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the couscous stuffing was delicious. I especially loved the combination of herbs in the stuffing.