Seared Chicken with Saffron Couscous

Seared Chicken with Saffron Couscous

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We cook the couscous in the same skillet as the chicken to infuse it with extra flavor from the browned bits in the pan.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Chicken
  • Weeknight
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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Plate
  • Aluminum foil
  • Fork
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup pitted green olives, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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