Cherry Balsamic Chicken with Almond Couscous & Roasted Carro

• servings: 2 servings
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

9 ounce Carrots

2 unit Scallions

1 clove Garlic

½ ounce Sliced Almonds

2 ½ ounce Israeli Couscous

12 ounce Chicken Breasts

5 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar

1 unit Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 unit Cherry Jam

2 tablespoon Butter

1 tablespoon Cooking Oil

Salt

Pepper

Directions

• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince garlic. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

• Melt 1 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, stirring, 30 seconds. • Stir in ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings) and cover. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess water from pot if necessary. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

• While couscous cooks, toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

• Meanwhile, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of 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.

• Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites; cook, stirring, 1 minute. • Pour in vinegar, stock concentrate, jam, and ¼ cup water (1⁄3 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.

• 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 carrots between plates. Top chicken with sauce. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 680 kcal
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Sodium: 410 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 63 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 19 g
• Protein: 45 g