Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Chicken with Couscous, Tomatoes, and Hummus

Ingredients:
1010oz package Plain Couscous
4-6oz Skinned and Boned Chicken Breasts
2 Tbsp Olive Oil (divided)
1 1/4 tsp Salt (divided)
1/2 tsp Pepper (divided)
6 Plum Tomatoes (seeded and diced)
1 Garlic Clove (minced)
3 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Basil
2 Tbsp Minced Red Onion
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1-7oz container Hummus
4 Whole Wheat Pita Rounds (cut into quarters)

Directions:
Prepare couscous according to package directions. Brush chicken with 1 Tbsp oil; sprinkle with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook chicken, covered, in a large non-stick skillet or grill pan, over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1 Tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir tomato mixture into prepared couscous. Divid couscous mixture, hummus and pita among 4 serving plates; top each with 1 chicken breast.

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