Za'atar Chicken With Orange Israeli Couscous Recipe

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Za'atar Chicken With Orange Israeli Couscous
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
630
Calories
Total time
37
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper then rub the za'atar spice on both sides.
  3. Heat up half the oil in a large sauté pan and sear chicken well, approximately 4-5 minutes per side until browned on each side.
  4. Transfer chicken breasts to oven-proof pan and keep warm. Do not allow the meat to dry out.
  5. Return the skillet to the stove top and add the wine to deglaze; boil 1 minute.
  6. Add the chicken stock and return to boil.
  7. Immediately add the couscous. Cover skillet tightly and remove from heat.
  8. Keep skillet covered 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  9. Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, zest, cumin and cilantro.
  10. Stir into the couscous, tossing in the pine nuts and orange segments. Fluff with a fork.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
  12. Transfer the couscous to a platter and place the chicken breasts on top.
  13. Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki and imported olives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 630.46 Kcal (2640 kJ)
Calories from fat 304.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.83g 52%
Cholesterol 141.04mg 47%
Sodium 1266.52mg 53%
Potassium 894.95mg 19%
Total Carbs 14.52g 5%
Sugars 5.66g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 10%
Protein 53.76g 108%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 30%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.97 Kcal (523 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.7g 52%
Cholesterol 27.96mg 47%
Sodium 251.05mg 53%
Potassium 177.4mg 19%
Total Carbs 2.88g 5%
Sugars 1.12g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 10%
Protein 10.66g 108%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 30%
Iron 0.4mg 11%
Calcium 6.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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