Za'atar Chicken With Orange Israeli Couscous
From a flier at our local supermarket. Substitute regular couscous for the Israeli if you can't find the latter. Also, if possible, please make your own za'atar for this recipe.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4
- 1⁄4
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- 4
- 1⁄2
- 1cup chicken stock
- 1 1⁄2cups israeli couscous
- 1⁄3cup toasted pine nuts
- 1
- 1
- 1⁄2
Serve with
- whole wheat pita bread
- tzatziki
- imported olive
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper then rub the za'atar spice on both sides.
- Heat up half the oil in a large sauté pan and sear chicken well, approximately 4-5 minutes per side until browned on each side.
- Transfer chicken breasts to oven-proof pan and keep warm. Do not allow the meat to dry out.
- Return the skillet to the stove top and add the wine to deglaze; boil 1 minute.
- Add the chicken stock and return to boil.
- Immediately add the couscous. Cover skillet tightly and remove from heat.
- Keep skillet covered 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, zest, cumin and cilantro.
- Stir into the couscous, tossing in the pine nuts and orange segments. Fluff with a fork.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
- Transfer the couscous to a platter and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki and imported olives.
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