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Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Whole-Wheat Couscous Photo: Raymond Hom

Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Whole-Wheat Couscous

Moroccan flavors abound in this meal, which is both spicy and sweet.

Martha Stewart Living, September 2010 http://www.marthastewart.com/132263/grilled-chicken-spinach-and-whole-wheat-couscous
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Coarse salt
    • 1 pound chicken cutlets
    • 1 cup dry whole-wheat couscous
    • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from one 1/2-inch piece)
    • 2 teaspoons safflower oil
    • 10 ounces baby spinach (12 cups)
    • 1/4 cup golden raisins
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine spices and 1 teaspoon salt; season chicken on both sides with all but 1/2 teaspoon of the spice mixture.
  2. Working in batches, grill cutlets, 2 at a time, in a grill pan over medium-high heat, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; reduce heat to medium. Grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  3. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook garlic and ginger in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and just golden, about 30 seconds. Stir in 6 cups spinach, the raisins, reserved 1/2 teaspoon spice mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 seconds; push to side of skillet. Add remaining 6 cups spinach. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Slice chicken, and serve over spinach with couscous and yogurt.

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