Cherry Balsamic Chicken
with Almond Couscous & Roasted Broccoli
Allergens: Wheat, Tree Nuts
Total: 35 min • Prep: 15 min

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
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Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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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
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Melt ½ TBSP butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
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Add garlic, couscous, and a pinch of salt; cook for 30 seconds.
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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.
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Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Ingredient Quantities
Garlic
1 clove
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While couscous cooks, toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
Ingredient Quantities
Broccoli
1 unit
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While broccoli roasts, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper.
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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.
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Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest.
Ingredient Quantities
Broccoli
1 unit
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Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook for 1 minute.
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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.
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Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
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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).
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Thinly slice chicken crosswise.
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Divide couscous, chicken, and broccoli between plates. Top chicken with sauce. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
Ingredient Quantities
Broccoli
1 unit