Peanut-Lime Chicken Skillet with Couscous and Spinach

Name: Peanut-Lime Chicken Skillet with Couscous and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup instant couscous; 1.5 cup water (boiling); 5 ounce fresh spinach; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Tender chicken breast in a savory peanut-lime sauce, served with fluffy couscous and wilted spinach for a quick and flavorful West African-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: West African
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.60/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup instant couscous
1.5 cup water (boiling)
5 ounce fresh spinach
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, creamy peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast pieces, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the couscous: Place instant couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over it, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Reduce heat to medium-low in the skillet. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the peanut-lime chicken over the fluffed couscous. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers are excellent for lunch the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 670
Protein: 54.1 g
Carbohydrates: 53.9 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 7.3 g
Sodium: 1395 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.1 g
Sugar: 7.8 g
Cholesterol: 128 mg