Cherry Balsamic Chicken

with Almond Couscous & Roasted Broccoli


Allergens: Wheat, Tree Nuts

Total: 35 min • Prep: 15 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Cherry Jam

    1 unit

  • Pearl Couscous

    ½ cup

  • Balsamic Vinegar

    5 teaspoon

  • Chicken Stock Concentrate

    1 unit

  • Garlic

    1 clove

  • Broccoli

    1 unit

  • Chicken Cutlets

    12 ounce

  • Scallions

    2 units

  • Sliced Almonds

    ½ ounce

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Peel and mince garlic. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Garlic

    1 clove

  • Broccoli

    1 unit

  • Scallions

    2 units

2
  • Melt ½ TBSP butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.

  • Add garlic, couscous, and a pinch of salt; cook for 30 seconds.

  • Stir in ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings) and cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess water from pot if necessary.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Garlic

    1 clove

3
  • While couscous cooks, toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Broccoli

    1 unit

4
  • While broccoli roasts, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Broccoli

    1 unit

5
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook for 1 minute.

  • Pour in vinegar, stock concentrate, jam, and ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4 servings); whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

6
  • Fluff couscous with a fork; season with salt and pepper. TIP: For an extra-rich experience, stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings).

  • Thinly slice chicken crosswise.

  • Divide couscous, chicken, and broccoli between plates. Top chicken with sauce. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Broccoli

    1 unit