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

Wimu Xxx
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Overall, this dish was good. The chicken was well-seasoned and the couscous was fluffy. However, I found the dish to be a bit dry.


Blamanga
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked well and the couscous was flavorful.


Roshan JswL
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was flavorful and the couscous was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Total Gamings
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Munna Ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mearwes Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The spice rub on the chicken is perfect, and the couscous is a great side dish. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kimberly Hinson
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Deraderia Dubai
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again.


Jahangir Hassan
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was flavorful and the couscous was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamal Mir
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked well and the couscous was flavorful.


mbr01 toyboy
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarfaraz Jutt
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again.


Odion Mary
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavorful chicken and the couscous was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Thomas Oliver
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Overall, this dish was good. The chicken was well-seasoned and the couscous was fluffy. However, I found the dish to be a bit dry.


Ambin kc
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked well and the couscous was flavorful.


Polygon Cake
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was flavorful and the couscous was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Reydon Belen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Tanvir Hasan Joy
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dhana Shrestha
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This recipe is a keeper! The spice rub on the chicken is perfect, and the couscous is a great side dish. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sasha Brown
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.