JAMAICAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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"Fantabulous" is a word I reserve for fantastic dishes like this jerk-seasoned chicken. It's a mouth full of yum. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine pineapple and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix flour and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Toss chicken with jerk seasoning and remaining salt. Add to flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat lightly; shake off any excess. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add a third of the chicken; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Repeat twice with remaining oil and chicken. Serve with couscous. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges