JERK CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL COUSCOUS

Jerk Chicken with Tropical Couscous image

Caribbean cuisine brightens up our weeknights thanks to its bold colors and flavors. Done in less than 30 minutes, this chicken is one of my go-to easy meals. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 can (15.25 ounces) mixed tropical fruit
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (green portion only)
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
Lime wedges

Steps:

Drain mixed fruit, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Chop fruit., Toss chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan, reserving drippings., In same pan, saute peppers and green onions in drippings 2 minutes. Add broth, 1 tablespoon cilantro, lime juice, salt, reserved syrup and chopped fruit; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; reduce heat to low. Place chicken on top; cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and chicken is heated through, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.