Sunday, 12 February 2012

Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

Tea tonight, very quick to do and quite tasty.  Serves 4, alter quantity to suit number of people

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COUSCOUS

  • 200g couscous
  • 85g sultanas
  • 250ml hot chicken stock
  • 85g pitted green olives
  • 400g can chickpeas , drained
  • 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 
Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

A low-fat dish of grilled citrus chicken with fresh salad that can be whipped up for a quick supper

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time Prep 20 mins
Cook time Cook 8 mins

Method

  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting through the thickest part of the breast, stopping 1cm before the edge, then opening out like a book. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and garlic. Pour half over the chicken and marinate for 15 mins.
  2. Meanwhile, put the couscous and sultanas in a bowl, then pour over the stock. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
  3. Heat a griddle or non-stick frying pan, remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 4 mins on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir in the olives, chickpeas, parsley and the other half of the marinade. Season and serve with the chicken.

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