[CH] Salsa Couscous Chicken

Tony Lima (TonyLima@ms.spacebbs.com)
Mon, 02 Mar 1998 03:44:16 GMT 

This recipe won the Pillsbury bake-off this year.
Chile-heads adjust heat to their taste.  Made it tonight for
dinner; highly recommended. - Tony
                  
The winner is Ellie Mathews of Seattle, Washington.  This
recipe made her the first place, $1,000,000 winner in the
1998 Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest

Salsa Couscous Chicken

Prep Time: 30 minutes

3  cups hot cooked couscous or rice (cooked as directed on
package)
1  tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4  cup coarsely chopped almonds
2  garlic cloves, minced
8  chicken thighs, skin removed
1  cup Old El Paso® Garden Pepper or Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
1/4  cup water
2  tablespoons dried currants
1  tablespoon honey
3/4  teaspoon cumin
1/2  teaspoon cinnamon

 While couscous is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over
medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds; cook 1 to 2 minutes
or until golden brown. Remove almonds from skillet with
slotted spoon; set aside.

Add garlic to skillet; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add
chicken; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, turning once.

In medium bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients;
mix well. Add to chicken; mix well. Reduce heat to medium;
cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender
and juices run clear, stirring occasionally. Stir in
almonds. Serve chicken mixture with couscous.

4 servings

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
SERVING SIZE:  1/4 of Recipe
Calories            490          Calories from Fat 170
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                                 % DAILY VALUE
Total Fat            19 g             29%
  Saturated           4 g             20%
Cholesterol         100 mg            33%
Sodium              540 mg            23%
Total Carbohydrate   45 g             15%
  Dietary Fiber       3 g             12%
  Sugars             11 g
Protein              34 g
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Vitamin A            10%         Vitamin C         10%
Calcium               6%         Iron              15%
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DIETARY EXCHANGES:  3 Starch, 3 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 Fat OR
3 Carbohydrate, 3 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 Fat

© 1998 The Pillsbury Company