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Soy and Honey Chicken with Couscous

A quick, savory-sweet chicken served over couscous with sautéed peppers, onion and fresh basil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 chicken breast fillets pounded and cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • salt to season
  • black pepper to season
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1/2 yellow pepper finely chopped
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups cooked couscous
  • a handful basil chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken strips and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes, turning as needed; remove chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the remaining butter, then stir in the honey and soy sauce; return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste; keep warm.
  • In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic, chopped yellow pepper and chopped red onion and sauté until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the smoked paprika, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Combine the sautéed vegetables with the cooked couscous in a bowl or pan and mix well.
  • Stir the chopped basil into the couscous mixture.
  • Plate the couscous and top with the honey-soy chicken strips, then serve.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula or tongs

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
  • Cooked couscous can be warm or at room temperature.
  • Pound chicken to even thickness for quick, even cooking.