Sunny Mediterranean Chicken

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Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings

  • 6

Ingredients

  • Chicken:
  • 1 cup Fiber One® original bran cereal
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Vegetables:
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced (2 cups)
  • 1 small unpeeled eggplant, cubed (2 cups)
  • 1 jar (7 or 7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced, separated into rings
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • Couscous:
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/2 teaspon salt and the pepper. In shallow dish, place milk. In another shallow dish, place cereal; dip chicken into milk, then coat with cereal.

2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (170°F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.

3. In same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, onion and garlic in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 tablespoons water and the lime juice; cook about 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

4. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff couscous with fork.

5. On large serving platter, place couscous. Top with chicken and vegetables. Serve with lime wedges.