Marinated Chicken With Cous Cous And Spring Onions With Virg Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 x Chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Soya sauce
- 1/4 tsp Blossom honey
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 pch Turmeric pwdr
- 100 gm Cous-cous, (3 1/2oz)
- 250 ml Water, (8 1/2fl ounce)
- 1 x Spring onion, dark green part removed
- 1 Tbsp. Virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1 x / tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 10 x Raisins Salt and pepper
- 2 x Plum tomatoes, washed Baby spinach, (optional) Dandelion, (optional)
Directions
- Pre-heat the oven to 170 C/320 F/gas mark 3
- For the marinade, mix the soya sauce, blossom honey, sesame oil and vegetable oil together in a bowl and then add in a healthy pinch of turmeric pwdr.
- Pat dry the chicken and place into the marinade. Cover and marinate for about 20 min. Keep aside.
- Place the cous-cous in a bowl. Bring the water to the boil and pour over the cous-cous. Allow to rest for 5 min. Add in the raisins and minced spring onion and keep aside. Mix together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing. Using a wooden spoon, mix into the cous-cous and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep aside.
- To finish, remove the pcs of chicken from the marinade and place on an oven tray. Roast in the lower part of the pre-heated oven for about 30-35 min, till cooked and tender. Cut the plum tomatoes into thin slices and arrange in a circle on the plates. Spoon the cous-cous into the centre
- (optional, using a ring to create a nice shape). Press slightly to remove the ring and arrange the salad leaves around. Place the chicken on top of the cous-cous timbale and pour a little virgin extra virgin olive oil around and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 493g | |
| Calories 399 | |
| Calories from Fat 305 | 76% |
| Total Fat 34.3g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 6.53g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.31g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 386mg | 16% |
| Potassium 506mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 6.25g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 3.41g | 2% |
| Protein 17.19g | 28% |
