Coconut Curry Chicken Couscous
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1
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lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½″ chunks
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1
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cup unsweetened coconut milk, divided
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1
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medium garlic clove, minced
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2
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T creamy peanut butter
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2
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T fresh lemon juice
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1
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t curry powder
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¼
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t red pepper flakes
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½
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t salt, divided
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1
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T butter
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1
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cup whole-wheat or brown-rice couscous
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1½
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cups chicken broth
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Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, half the coconut milk, garlic, peanut butter, lemon juice, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and half the salt; mix well.
- In a 10″ cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and add chicken mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, combine couscous, chicken broth, remaining coconut milk, and remaining salt in a cast-iron saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
(This dish is delicious paired with either steamed chard or a fresh salad.)
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