Chicken zucchini couscous
Ready: 25 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 355.81
Directions
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1Wash zucchini and tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise, then slice crosswise into half rounds. Medium dice tomatoes. Peel and small dice onion. Peel and mince garlic.1 medium zucchini squash
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2 tomatoes
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½ medium yellow onion
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1 clove garlic
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Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
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3In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
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Remove from heat, add couscous, and stir. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.8 fl oz (1 cup) chicken or vegetable broth
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⅔ cup whole wheat couscous
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4Coat bottom of pan with oil.
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Add chicken and cook until lightly browned but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a plate.1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
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1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
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5Return pan to stove and add more oil.
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Add onion, garlic, and zucchini. Stirring frequently, cook until vegetables begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
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6Return chicken to pan.
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Add tomatoes, honey, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender, 8-10 minutes.1 tsp honey
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp cumin
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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7Wash and dry cilantro. Shave leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves.
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Add ½ to pan (save the rest for garnishing) while the ingredients cook.½ small bunch cilantro
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8Uncover couscous and fluff with a fork.
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9To serve, place couscous on a plate, top with chicken and sauce, and garnish with remaining cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition per serving
355.81
Calories
25g
Carbs
24.59g
Protein
19.22g
Fat
Tags
dairy free
lunch
main course
main dish
dinner
Allergens
milk
egg
fish
tree nuts
wheat
soy
shellfish
peanuts