Spiced Chicken with Couscous Pilaf

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup uncooked couscous

1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in paprika mixture.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan. Keep warm.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in couscous and broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in corn; cover, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the minced cilantro and lime juice. Serve with the chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com