Jamaican Chicken with Couscous

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joni Hilton

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

“Fantabulous” is a word I reserve for fantastic dishes like this jerk-seasoned chicken. It’s a mouth full of yum. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

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Jamaican Chicken with Couscous

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
  • 2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Additional minced fresh cilantro, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine pineapple and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix flour and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Toss chicken with jerk seasoning and remaining salt. Add to flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat lightly; shake off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add a third of the chicken; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Repeat twice with remaining oil and chicken. Serve with couscous. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
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