CRUNCHY COUSCOUS-COATED CHICKEN

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The couscous gives this chicken a lovely coating and goes really well with the avocado mixture. The prep time says 40 minutes but 20 of that is refrigeration time.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (312 1/2 g) cup couscous
1 (387 1/2 ml) cup boiling water
600 g chicken tenderloins
16 2/3 g cups plain flour
1 egg, beaten lightly
2 tablespoons milk
1 large avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 red Thai chile, seeded,chopped finely
15 ml cups olive oil
150 g mesclun (or other assorted lettuce leaves)

Steps:

  • Combine couscous with the water in a large heatproof bowl.
  • Cover; stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally.
  • Toss chicken in flour, shake away excess.
  • Dip chicken in small bowl containing combined egg and milk.
  • Toss chicken in couscous; place on tray.
  • Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mash avocado with juice and chilli in small bowl, cover.
  • Heat oil in large non-stick frying pan; cook chicken, in batches, until browned both sides and cooked through.
  • Serve chicken with avocado mixture and mesclun combined with tomato, if desired.

Katrina Whitmore
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This dish is a winner!


Moses Nyanzi
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


Orapeleng joseph Moabankwe
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This recipe is a must-try!


Aadityabot Kumar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malak Yasir
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This is a great recipe for entertaining.


Penny Maria
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I love the flavors in this dish.


MAHMOOD HUSSAIN
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Crunchy and delicious!


Ashfaq Gujjar
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Perfect for a weeknight meal!


Okka
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Faraz Noor
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


hulda flores
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy.


Whitney Lagergren
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and couscous cook in one pan, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Mugisha Ronald
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the couscous was flavorful and fluffy.


Md Rahem
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the crunchy coating on the chicken.


Fati Elbaroudi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful.


bethany foster
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.