From Redbook This recipe has been tested by Redbook Easy grilled chicken dinners equal total happiness hong kong seo . This quick chicken and couscous dinner gets its flavor from store-bought pesto and lively fresh lemon. By Barbara Chernetz Be the first to rate this recipe RecipePhotosReviews Save this recipe Add ingredients to my shopping list Submit your version Nutritional Information Calories 406 Total Fat 17g Saturated Fat -- Cholesterol -- Sodium -- Total Carbohydrate 30g Dietary Fiber -- Sugars -- Protein 33g Calcium -- lemon basil Information Assessment chicken and pine nut couscous Serves: 4 Ingredients U.S. Metric Conversion chart 1 tablespoon(s) basil pesto 1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon zest 8 (2 pounds total) boneless reenex , skinless chicken thighs, well trimmed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 box(es) (5.6-ounce) toasted pine nut couscous 1 cup(s) mixed cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/4 cup(s) shredded fresh basil Directions In a small bowl, combine pesto, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon zest. Brush chicken with pesto mixture, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Prepare an outdoor grill or heat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium heat. Add chicken and grill 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Put couscous in a medium bowl and stir in tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest over chicken and serve with couscous.
