Lebanese - Chicken
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List of Ingredients
Lebanese - Chicken
Orange wedges (optional)
Mint leaves (optional)
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 clove garlic , minced
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
1/3 cup chopped onion
In a large skillet cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot margarine or
butter over medium heat about 6 minutes or until 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. Sprinkle cinnamon and allspice
onto chicken; drizzle with honey. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes
more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Serve with
chicken and sauce. If desired, garnish with orange wedges and mint. Makes 4
servings.
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 408 , total fat: 11g , saturated fat: 3g , cholesterol: 69mg ,
sodium: 238mg , carbohydrate: 49g , fiber: 8g , protein: 26g , vitamin A:
5% , vitamin C: 29% , calcium: 2% , iron: 11%
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