Best Tropical Chicken Couscous W Rum Vinaigrette Recipes

TROPICAL CHICKEN COUSCOUS W/ RUM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the dried couscous and dried mango into a large bowl and pour over the boiling water.
• Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the rum vinaigrette.
• After the couscous has finished cooking, take the plastic off and add chicken and green onions to the bowl and stir just to combine.
• Pour over the vinaigrette toss the mixture to make sure it all gets a bit of the dressing.
• Stir through the toasted almonds and season if you feel necessary.
• Serve.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine the carrots and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes; cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the onion to the skillet and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cinnamon; remove from the heat.
• Add the couscous, chickpeas, apricots and lemon zest to the skillet. Add the carrots and the hot cooking water (return to a simmer if the liquid has cooled); stir to combine. Add the chicken and any collected juices. Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Season with salt.

TROPICAL CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil; remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, pineapple, water chestnuts, pineapple juice, hot pepper, salt and pepper. , Return chicken to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add peas and chives; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until peas are tender and chicken juices run clear. Thicken pan juices if desired. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

TROPICAL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients into a blender, except boiling water. Blend until smooth.
• Add boiling water. Allow to stand up to 1 hour. Shake before using.