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Chicken Piccata with Couscous and Quick Asparagus
Recipes
Chicken Piccata with Couscous and Quick Asparagus
4 servings
20 minutes total
  • Prepare asparagus through step 1 (5 minutes)
  • Prepare chicken and couscous through step 3 (10 minutes)
  • Complete asparagus and chicken; serve (5 minutes)
Chicken Piccata with Couscous
Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups water, divided
  • 1 (5.6-oz) box toasted pine nut couscous
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 4 chicken breast cutlets (about 1 lb)
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ lemon, for juice
Steps
    1. Place in medium saucepan: 1 ½ cups of the water, contents of spice packet (from couscous), and 2 tablespoons butter; bring to a boil on high for couscous.
    2. Place flour and seasoned salt in bag; shake to mix. Add chicken (wash hands); seal tightly and shake to coat. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter, then add chicken; cook 5 minutes, without turning, or until golden.
    3. Stir couscous into boiling water; cover, remove from heat, and set aside.
    4. Turn chicken. Stir in capers, juice of one-half lemon (about 1 tablespoon), remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and remaining ¼ cup water. Cook 2–3 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken and chicken is 165°F. Fluff couscous with fork and serve.
Quick Asparagus
Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Steps
    1. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces, removing tough root end. Place asparagus in microwave-safe bowl with water and cover.
    2. Microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes, stirring once, or until tender. Drain asparagus; stir in butter and seasoned salt. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, dinner rolls, and apple pie for dessert.
  • The Chicken Piccata may also be served over angel hair pasta for a more traditional presentation.
Chicken Piccata with Couscous

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 400, Total Fat 17g, Chol 105mg, Sodium 940mg, Total Carb 30g, Fiber 2g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 8%, Iron 8%

Quick Asparagus

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 35, Total Fat 3g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 220mg, Total Carb 2g, Fiber 1g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 8%, Iron 2%