APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

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Another entry for the "I got home late, but still want a great meal" category. You can make this faster than it would take to go out and get take-out. And it's delicious. This one is for 2, but can very easily be doubled.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 19m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb boneless chicken, cut into strips
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • (To finely chop the apricots, spray kitchen shears with non stick spray, and snip them into small pieces.) Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat, add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes or until just done.
  • Don't overcook, you don't want chewy chicken.
  • Combine preserves and vinegar in a bowl, then add the cooked chicken.
  • Add the broth to the pan, scraping up the good stuff on the bottom, add the apricots.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover, simmer 2 minutes.
  • Stir in couscous, top with chicken mixture.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 613.5, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 21, Protein 30

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