Marinated Grilled Chicken With Couscous Tomato Salad

MrsPres's Note:

Quick, easy, and light for the summer!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 garlic cloves , finely shopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice , plus 1 T
• 3 tablespoons olive oil , plus 2 T
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• ½ cup couscous
• ¼ cup fresh mint , chopped
• 2 tablespoons red onions , finely chopped
• 1 large tomato , diced
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Combine garlic, brown sugar, 2 T. lemon juice, and 3 T. olive oil in a small bowl.
2. Using a rolling pin, lightly pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper until they are 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken on a plate in a single layer, and coat with the garlic marinade. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Cook couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork, then add 1 T. lemon juice, 2 T. olive oil, mint, red onion, tomato, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
4. If grilling outside, cook chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side. For indoor preparation, preheat oven to 375. Heat an ovenproof skillet on the stovetop, and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes. Flip, then place pan in oven and bake for 3 more minutes. Serve over couscous.

Reviews

[mamasmess]

This was very good. The flavors complimented nicely. Went nicely with roasted veggies.