Recipe-361-Grilled Chicken with Basil-Tahini Sauce and Couscous
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Recipe-361-Grilled Chicken with Basil-Tahini Sauce and Couscous
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Tired of the same chicken and couscous dish that you've been cooking for weeks? Change things up with this flavorful grilled chicken entree combined with a delicious basil-tahini sauce and fluffy couscous. Not only is it simple to make, but it's sure to impress any dinner guest! The light lemony flavor of the tahini balances so well with the savory grilled chicken and earthy cooked vegetables. Plus, this one-pan meal takes less than half an hour to prepare for a hassle-free evening in. So break out your grill pan or outdoor charcoal BBQ, grab some ingredients from your local store, and whip up something special tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 chicken fillet, sliced
- 1 cup couscous
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1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 lime, juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the couscous al dente.
In the meantime, heat 2-3 tbs of olive oil in a pan and sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes in each side, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Process the tahini with the remaining olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and basil in a blender to get a thick dressing.
- Serve the chicken hot with couscous drizzled with the tahini dressing.
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