Chicken with Asparagus & Couscous

Name: Chicken with Asparagus & Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, sliced into 1/2-inch thick cutlets); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt (divided); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (divided); 1.5 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces); 1.5 cup quick-cooking couscous; 1.5 cup chicken broth (hot)

Quick-seared chicken breast and tender-crisp asparagus with a light lime-herb seasoning, served alongside fluffy couscous for a simple and healthy meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.46/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, sliced into 1/2-inch thick cutlets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt (divided)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
1.5 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
1.5 cup quick-cooking couscous
1.5 cup chicken broth (hot)

Instructions

Season the chicken breast cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
While chicken cooks, prepare the couscous: Place quick-cooking couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot chicken broth or water over the couscous, add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Add minced garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the asparagus pieces, lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Slice the cooked chicken into strips if desired. Serve the seared chicken and sautéed asparagus alongside the fluffy couscous.

Notes

To ensure maximum crispness, cook asparagus until just tender-crisp, being careful not to overcook. This meal is best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 300
Protein: 33.5 g
Carbohydrates: 26.5 g
Fat: 7.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 340 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg