Certainly! 🍽️ Here’s the recipe for “Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit”! This dish is a delightful fusion of Indian, Moroccan, Caribbean, and Floridian flavors, perfect for those nights when you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen and want something truly unique. It’s a one-dish meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant spinach, hearty couscous, and the sweet tang of tropical fruits. Let’s dive into the culinary adventure! 🌴🍗
Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 480.7
- Keywords: Chicken, Spinach, Poultry, Grains, Greens, Vegetable, Meat, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Green pepper |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 can (14.5 oz) | Diced tomatoes with green chilies |
| 1 package (10 oz) | Frozen spinach |
| 1 tsp | Kosher salt |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1 tsp | Onion powder |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Garam masala powder (divided) |
| 1 | Lime, juice of |
| 1 cup | Couscous |
| 8 oz | Mixed tropical fruit, diced |
Instructions:
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Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until they start to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
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Add Peppers: Once onions are halfway caramelized, add diced green pepper to the skillet. Continue cooking until peppers are tender and onions are nicely caramelized.
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Season Chicken: While the veggies cook, season chicken breasts with kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder. Adjust seasoning according to the size of the chicken breasts; the goal is to lightly dust both sides with spices.
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Brown Chicken: Push the veggies to the side of the skillet and add the seasoned chicken breasts, meat side down. Allow them to brown for a few minutes, then flip and brown the other side. The chicken won’t be fully cooked at this stage.
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Prepare Sauce: Remove the browned chicken from the skillet and set aside. To the same skillet, add diced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (with the juices), lime juice, and the diced tropical fruit. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits (this adds amazing flavor!).
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Add Spinach: Stir in the frozen spinach (no need to thaw), along with an additional teaspoon of garam masala powder. Mix everything together until the spinach begins to wilt and the flavors combine.
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Simmer with Chicken: Nestle the browned chicken breasts back into the skillet, making sure they are submerged in the spinach and tomato sauce. Cover the skillet and let everything simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
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Add Couscous: Uncover the skillet and add the couscous to the pan, along with any reserved juices from the diced fruit. Stir gently to combine everything.
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Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet again and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The couscous should be tender, and the sauce should have thickened slightly.
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Serve and Enjoy! Once done, remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Serve the Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. 🌿🍽️
This vibrant dish is a medley of flavors and textures, with the juicy chicken, earthy spinach, fluffy couscous, and bursts of sweetness from the tropical fruits. It’s a perfect representation of the beauty of fusion cuisine, where different culinary traditions come together to create something truly special. Enjoy this exotic dish with friends and family, and savor the rich tapestry of flavors in every bite! 🍲✨
