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Soy-Glazed Chicken with Asparagus & Pea Couscous

10 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR

Soy-Glazed Chicken with Asparagus & Pea Couscous

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5 ratings
A little bit of sweetness makes these Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs especially appealing to pint-size palates.
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A little bit of sweetness makes these Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs especially appealing to pint-size palates.
1HR
Total Time
$10.69
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
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Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp
Soy Sauce, divided
Sliced Almonds
2 Tbsp
Couscous
2/3 cup
Couscous
Chicken Bouillon Cube
1
Chicken Bouillon Cube
English Peas
2 cups
English Peas
Asparagus
1 bunch
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1104
Fat
40.9 g
Protein
60.3 g
Carbs
127.8 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Rinse Asparagus (1 bunch) and snap off ends. Pull string from pea pods, open, and remove peas. Slice half of Lemon (1/2) into approximately 1/4” slices.
step 2 Rinse Asparagus (1 bunch) and snap off ends. Pull string from pea pods, open, and remove peas. Slice half of Lemon (1/2) into approximately 1/4” slices.
step 3
Place asparagus and lemon slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 8 min, flip or roll asparagus, then roast 6-8 min more or until desired doneness.
step 4
In a small pot, bring water, Chicken Bouillon Cube (1), Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), and English Peas (2 cups) to boil for 1 min. Place couscous in a bowl. Pour boiling mixture over couscous. Cover couscous with a plate. Set aside.
step 4 In a small pot, bring water, Chicken Bouillon Cube (1), Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), and English Peas (2 cups) to boil for 1 min. Place couscous in a bowl. Pour boiling mixture over couscous. Cover couscous with a plate. Set aside.
step 5
Heat pan to medium heat with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 tsp). Cook Chicken Breasts (2) for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. In the last minute of cooking time, pour remaining Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp) over breasts.
step 5 Heat pan to medium heat with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 tsp). Cook Chicken Breasts (2) for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. In the last minute of cooking time, pour remaining Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp) over breasts.
step 6
Optional: lightly toast Sesame Seeds (1 Tbsp) and/or Sliced Almonds (2 Tbsp) in a dry skillet over medium heat.
step 7
After Couscous (2/3 cup) sits for at least 5 min, fluff with fork and mix in almonds, sesame seeds, and juice from remaining half of Lemon (1/2).
step 7 After Couscous (2/3 cup) sits for at least 5 min, fluff with fork and mix in almonds, sesame seeds, and juice from remaining half of Lemon (1/2).
step 8
Serve chicken breast and asparagus.
step 8 Serve chicken breast and asparagus.
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Dairy-Free
American
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Father's Day
Mother's Day
Vegetables
Whole Grains
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