Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad

By bjlazyl

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 3 ⁄4 cup couscous
• 3/4 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 pound snap peas, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Serves 4

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the paprika, cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.

Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl. Add 1 cup hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Add the tomatoes, snap peas, basil, lemon zest and juice, remaining oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to couscous. Toss to combine.

Slice the chicken and serve with the couscous.

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