Spiced Apricot Chicken
Carrot Couscous
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
- ¼ cup water
- 3 Tbsp sliced almonds
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or use parsley; optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with cinnamon, turmeric, and salt. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add apricots and water; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until apricots are softened and chicken is done. Sprinkle with nuts and, if desired, cilantro.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ cup whole wheat Israeli (pearl) couscous
- 1 carrot, sliced
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle carrot with cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Cook in hot oil in a large skillet 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and browned. Stir carrot into couscous; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
368
|
204
|
572
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 36 | 5 | 41 |
| Carb (g) | 19 | 35 | 54 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 309 | 167 | 476 |
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