Rosemary Chicken with Couscous
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
  • Servings: 4
  • Preparation Time: 25
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp rosemary
  • 1/2tsp. black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced.
DIRECTIONS
  1. Place all ingrediants in a plastic bag, shake up to coat the chicken, and baste in the fridge for at least 20-30min. Then, cook everything in bag on med-high heat for 6min/side (12min total).
  2. For the Couscous: 1 cup couscous, 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth (salted), 1 cup. chopped tomatoes, 2 tbsp. olive oil.
  3. Combine olive oil and broth in pot, bring to boil, take off heat and add tomatoes and couscous. Cover, let stand for 5 min and then fluff with fork.
  4. Presentation: Coat a plate with the couscous, add the cooked chicken and juices on top. Sprinkle with pinenuts and lemon juice, and add a side of steamed broccoli for the green factor.
  5. Enjoy!
RECIPE BACKSTORY
I adapted this recipe from Bill Phillips' 'Eating for Life'. It is tastier and heartier in my version, in my opinion! I made it for my roommate as I couldn't stand to watch him eat Ramen or spaghetti every night. It was well appreciated!