Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Couscous

This simple dish packs an incredible flavor punch with Italian seasonings along with savory and spicy dried red pepper. It’s couscous chicken with a kick!

Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (For two)

• 1 pound boneless chicken fingers (Approximately 8)
• 3/4 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (See Note Below)
• 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground hot red pepper (red pepper flakes can be substituted)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Homemade Italian Seasoning: I make a blend of equal parts rosemary, basil, savory, oregano and thyme.

Preparation

Heat olive oil on med in skillet. Rub the Italian seasoning and the black and red pepper into the chicken tenders. Add chicken tenders and cook until done, approximately 5 minutes, turning once. Remove the chicken and set aside, covered to keep warm. 

Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook until the garlic and onion just starts to brown, about 1-2 more minutes, turning the heat up to high in the last 30 seconds or so. 

Add 1 cup water to the onions and garlic and bring to a boil, about 1 minute. Add the salt and stir.

Add the ¾ cup of couscous stirring for 1 minute on the heat and then remove from the heat to allow to continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Plate by creating a bed of couscous with the chicken fingers on top and garnish with fresh basil and Voila!