Chicken With Peppers, Broccolini, and Basil |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This easy chicken one-dish meal features stir-fried chicken served alongside steamed broccolini and whole wheat couscous. Ingredients:
3/4 pound broccolini, stems trimmed |
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous |
3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided |
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, divided |
1 large onion, sliced |
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided |
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn and divided |
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccolini; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups cooking water and couscous to bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain broccolini; transfer to plate.
2. Place wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Cook pepper, onion, and garlic, stirring, 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cover.
3. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to wok; cook chicken 4 minutes, stirring, or until almost cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar; cook 1 minute more or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Uncover couscous; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and half of basil.
5. Top platter with peppers, chicken, broccolini, almonds, and remaining basil. Serve with couscous.
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