Basil Orange Chicken
- 1 large navel orange
- 2 lemons
- 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- salt
- Pepper
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 c. whole wheat couscous
- 1 package stringless sugar snap peas
- Grilled orange and lemon slices for garnish
- From orange, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice.
- From lemons, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/3 cup juice.
- In medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of each peel and 1 tablespoon orange juice with half of basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- With flat side of meat mallet, pound chicken breasts (placed between 2 sheets plastic wrap) to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Add chicken to citrus mixture, turning to coat; set aside.
- In small pitcher or bowl, combine sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and remaining citrus peels, citrus juices, basil, and oil; set aside.
- (Can be made to this point up to 8 hours ahead.
- Cover chicken and citrus sauce and refrigerate.)
- Preheat large ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
- Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs.
- In 4 quart saucepan filled with 1/2 inch water, place a vegetable steamer.
- Heat to boiling on high.
- Add chicken to hot grill pan or place on hot grill grate; cook 4 minutes.
- Turn chicken over and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
- While chicken is cooking on second side, add snap peas to steamer; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Fluff couscous and spoon onto large platter; top with chicken and snap peas.
- Drizzle sauce over all.
- Garnish with citrus slices.
orange, lemons, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, skinless, sugar, whole wheat couscous, sugar snap peas, orange
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/basil-orange-chicken-recipe-ghk0510 (may not work)