COUSCOUS CHICKEN WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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Make and share this Couscous Chicken With Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tams Kitchen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup whole wheat couscous
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/4 cup fresh parsley
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, half of each the salt and pepper, the cinnamon and cayenne until onion is softened, 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl, pour 1/3 cup boiling water over couscous; stir in currants and half of the orange juice. Cover and let stand until no liquid remains, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; stir in onion mixture, almonds and parsley.
  • Cut each breast horizontally in half almost but not all the way through; stuff with couscous mixture. Place in roasting pan. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Roast in 400F oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. remove from pan.
  • Strain pan juices into saucepan; pour in remaining orange juice and bring to boil. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon cold water; stir into pan juices and boil for 1 minute. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 387.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7, Protein 31.9

Mukul M
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This dish is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. What more could you ask for?


Sunday Peculiar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The orange sauce is tangy and sweet, and the chicken is perfectly cooked.


Abena Bhardie
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Habibullah Afridi
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I'm always looking for healthy recipes, and this one fits the bill. It's low in calories and fat, and it's packed with vegetables.


Mohamed Sherif
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Quisella Perez
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I love the way the orange sauce caramelizes on the chicken. It's so flavorful.


Indian Bikes
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to add it to my regular rotation.


Sasha
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I'm not a fan of couscous, but I loved this dish. The orange sauce made all the difference.


Jachelle Hughes
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This is the best chicken dish I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


sirjay n.k
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Amadi Emmanuel
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint. It's definitely a keeper.


Liyan Ayyad
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zoie
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The orange sauce is amazing!


emma Bekoe
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This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it can be served warm or cold.


HT Tariqul Islam
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I love the vibrant color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


EZEKIEL JOSEPH
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Tej Sutar
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I wasn't sure how the orange sauce would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was tangy and sweet, and it paired perfectly with the chicken.


David Trejo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it was still very moist.


Cyprian George
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The orange sauce was a big hit.


Maliha Sharjeel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.