Sunday 12 February 2012

Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

Tea tonight, very quick to do and quite tasty.  Serves 4, alter quantity to suit number of people

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COUSCOUS

  • 200g couscous
  • 85g sultanas
  • 250ml hot chicken stock
  • 85g pitted green olives
  • 400g can chickpeas , drained
  • 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 
Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

A low-fat dish of grilled citrus chicken with fresh salad that can be whipped up for a quick supper

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time Prep 20 mins
Cook time Cook 8 mins

Method

  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting through the thickest part of the breast, stopping 1cm before the edge, then opening out like a book. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and garlic. Pour half over the chicken and marinate for 15 mins.
  2. Meanwhile, put the couscous and sultanas in a bowl, then pour over the stock. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
  3. Heat a griddle or non-stick frying pan, remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 4 mins on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir in the olives, chickpeas, parsley and the other half of the marinade. Season and serve with the chicken.

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