Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous
This sweet chili lime chicken with cilantro couscous recipe starts with chicken simmered in a sweet and spicy lime-soy glaze and served with couscous.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken; sprinkle with monosodium glutamate. Cook and stir until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink inside, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, zest of 1 lime, juice of 1 lime, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved; add to hot skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir chicken into sauce; cook until sauce glazes chicken, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, turn off the heat, and let couscous stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Arrange couscous on a serving platter; top with chicken and sauce. Squeeze lime wedges over couscous and chicken before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)