Basil Orange Chicken

11 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large navel orange
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 c. whole wheat couscous
  • 1 package stringless sugar snap peas
  • Grilled orange and lemon slices for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    From orange, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice.
  2. 2
    From lemons, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/3 cup juice.
  3. 3
    In medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of each peel and 1 tablespoon orange juice with half of basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  4. 4
    With flat side of meat mallet, pound chicken breasts (placed between 2 sheets plastic wrap) to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  5. 5
    Add chicken to citrus mixture, turning to coat; set aside.
  6. 6
    In small pitcher or bowl, combine sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and remaining citrus peels, citrus juices, basil, and oil; set aside.
  7. 7
    (Can be made to this point up to 8 hours ahead.
  8. 8
    Cover chicken and citrus sauce and refrigerate.)
  9. 9
    Preheat large ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
  10. 10
    Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs.
  11. 11
    In 4 quart saucepan filled with 1/2 inch water, place a vegetable steamer.
  12. 12
    Heat to boiling on high.
  13. 13
    Add chicken to hot grill pan or place on hot grill grate; cook 4 minutes.
  14. 14
    Turn chicken over and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
  15. 15
    While chicken is cooking on second side, add snap peas to steamer; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  16. 16
    Fluff couscous and spoon onto large platter; top with chicken and snap peas.
  17. 17
    Drizzle sauce over all.
  18. 18
    Garnish with citrus slices.

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