Rating: 3.49 stars
37 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 12
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 1

Transform an ordinary chicken breast and spinach into an exotic dinner for one with just a few quick twists.

Everyday Food, July/August 2008

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium. Add couscous; cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 6 minutes. Add spinach, and cook until couscous is tender, 1 minute. Stir in almonds, and set aside.

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  • Sprinkle chicken with garam masala; season with salt and pepper. In a small skillet over medium-low, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add chicken; cook until opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Slice chicken; serve with couscous.

Cook's Notes

Garam masala is a fragrant Indian blend of spices that usually includes black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and coriander. As with regular couscous, Israeli couscous is a type of pasta made with semolina flour, but its grains, or pearls, are larger and chewier.

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Reviews (3)

37 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 12
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 1
Rating: Unrated
10/15/2013
Why is this recipe for only 1 serving?!
Rating: Unrated
08/01/2008
Israeli couscous is nothing like dry, regular couscous. Your husband/you should give it a try. Really good and so easy. I add toasted pinenuts, a littel red pepper flakes, chicken broth.
Rating: Unrated
07/24/2008
I made this recipe with bulgar instead of couscous. My husband won't eat couscous, but will eat bulgar wheat. The trick is not to let the bulgar get too mushy. I also could not find garam masala... we live in the nothwoods, I'm lucky to find boneless chicken :). Anyway, you can make a combination of the spices and work with them and is was very tasty.
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