Chicken with peppers, broccolini, and basil

By á-2144

Ingredients

• ¾ lb broccolini, stems trimmed
• 1 ½ cups whole-wheat couscous
• 3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
• 2 large red bell peppers, cut into ¼-inch pieces, divided
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 T red wine vinegar, divided
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn and divided
• 2 T sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

1.Bring pot of water to a boil. Add broccolini; cook for 3 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups cooking water and couscous to bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain broccolini; transfer to plate.

2.Place wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 ½ tsp oil. Cook pepper, onion, and garlic, stirring, 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cover.

3.Add remaining 1 ½ tsps oil to wok; cook chicken 4 minutes, stirring or until almost cooked through. Add 1 Tbsp vinegar; cook 1 minute more or until chicken is cooked through.

4.Uncover couscous; stir in remaining 1 T vinegar and half of basil.

5.Top platter with peppers, chicken, broccolini, almonds, and remaining basil. Serve with couscous.