Mozzarella & Herb Chicken
with Roasted Carrots & Buttery Couscous
Allergens: Milk, Wheat
Total: 30 min • Prep: 5 min

Ingredients
Sour Cream
1½ tablespoon
Pearl Couscous
½ cup
Carrot
12 ounce
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Mozzarella Cheese
½ cup
Italian Seasoning
0.33 tablespoon
Chicken Cutlets
12 ounce
Panko Breadcrumbs
¼ cup
Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
4 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Zest and quarter lemon.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
Lemon
1 unit

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In a medium bowl, combine panko, mozzarella, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings; be sure to measure—we sent more), 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4), salt, and pepper.
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Toss carrots on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes to taste. (For 4, spread carrots out across entire baking sheet.)
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Roast on top rack for 5 minutes (you’ll add the chicken then).
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
Italian Seasoning
0.33 tablespoon
Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
4 teaspoon (tsp)

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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
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Evenly spread sour cream onto tops of chicken, then mound with panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).
Ingredient Quantities
Sour Cream
1½ tablespoon
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Once carrots have roasted 5 minutes, remove sheet from oven and carefully place chicken on empty side. (For 4 servings, leave carrots roasting; add chicken to a second baking sheet and roast on middle rack.)
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Roast on top rack until chicken is golden brown and cooked through and carrots are browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: If carrots are done before chicken, remove from sheet and continue roasting chicken.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce

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While carrots and chicken roast, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 2-3 minutes.
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Add ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.
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Turn off heat. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
2 tablespoon (tbsp)

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Once chicken is done, stir 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into couscous until melted. Stir in lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste; season with salt and pepper.
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Divide couscous, chicken, and carrots between plates. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Ingredient Quantities
Carrot
12 ounce
Lemon
1 unit
-
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
2 tablespoon (tbsp)