Asparagus and Couscous with Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Start with basic Coriander Chicken Thighs and add couscous and asparagus to create a simple spring supper.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: Makes 6 to 8 thighs, 3 cups couscous

Ingredients

RUB

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

CHICKEN

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 to 8 (20 ounces) Just BARE® Hand-Trimmed Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 ounces) or 2 cups chicken broth

COUCOUS

1 bunch (about 8 ounces) asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup couscous

6 green onions, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

Mix rub ingredients together; rub on thighs.
In large skillet, sauté thighs in olive oil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add onion and garlic; continue sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft and lightly browned. Add chicken broth; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken thighs are cooked through.
Stir asparagus and couscous into simmered chicken thighs and broth mixture for last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir in green onions and mint.
Serve chicken thighs on couscous.

Nutritional Information

3 Servings • Serving Size: 2 thighs, 3/4 cup couscous • PER SERVING • Calories 620 • % Calories from Fat 33 % • Total Fat 23 g • Saturated Fat 6 g • Cholesterol 170 mg • Sodium 1000 mg • Total Carbohydrate 55 g • Dietary Fiber 6 g • Protein 49 g • Sugars 6 g • % DAILY VALUE • Vitamin A 19 % • Vitamin C 12 % • Calcium 8 % • Iron 32 % • DIETARY EXCHANGES • Starch/Bread 3 • Lean Meat 5 • Fat 1 • Vegetable 2

Substitutions/Variations

Nutritional values may change if you choose to substitute another chicken product. If substituting frozen chicken for this recipe, thaw before cooking.