Jerk Chicken With Tropical Couscous
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) mixed tropical fruit
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-1/2-in. strips
- 3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (green portion only)
- 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
- Lime wedges
- Drain mixed fruit, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Chop fruit.
- Toss chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan, reserving drippings.
- In same pan, saute peppers and green onions in drippings 2 minutes. Add broth, 1 tablespoon cilantro, lime juice, salt, reserved syrup and chopped fruit; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; reduce heat to low. Place chicken on top; cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and chicken is heated through, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
chicken breasts, caribbean jerk seasoning, olive oil, sweet red pepper, pepper, green onions, chicken broth, fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, whole wheat couscous, wedges
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/jerk-chicken-with-tropical-couscous/ (may not work)