Jerk Chicken with Tropical Couscous Recipe

By bweber

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

Preparation

Step 1

Drain mixed fruit, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Chop fruit.

Toss chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large 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. Yield: 4 servings.