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    Lebanese Chicken


    List of Ingredients


    • orange wedges (optional)
    • mint leaves (optional)
    • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs)
    • 1/3 cup chopped onion
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 T butter
    • 2 tsp finely shredded orange peel
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
    • 2 T honey
    • 1 cup quick-cooking couscous


    Instructions


    1. Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels. In a large skillet cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot butter over medium heat about 6 minutes or till chicken is brown, turning once. Add orange peel, orange juice, and salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
    2. Sprinkle cinnamon and allspice onto chicken; drizzle with honey. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes more or till chicken is tender and no longer pink.
    3. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Serve with chicken and sauce.
    4. If desired, garnish with orange wedges and mint.


    Final Comments


    Makes 4 servings.

 

 

 


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