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Lebanese Chicken with Couscous

From: Better Homes and Gardens

Orange and honey blend with cinnamon and allspice for Middle-Eastern flavored chicken.

Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 26 mins
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Ingredients
8   skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup  chopped onion
1 clove  garlic, minced
1 tablespoon  margarine or butter
2 teaspoons  finely shredded orange peel
1/2 cup  orange juice
1/4 teaspoon  salt
1/4 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon  ground allspice
2 tablespoons  honey
1 cup  quick-cooking couscous
  Orange wedges (optional)
  Mint leaves (optional)

Directions
1. In a large skillet cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot margarine or butter over medium heat about 6 minutes or until chicken is brown, turning once. Add orange peel, orange juice, and salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon and allspice onto chicken; drizzle with honey. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
2. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Serve with chicken and sauce. If desired, garnish with orange wedges and mint. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 408, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 238 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 5%, Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 2%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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