Lemon-Basil Chicken and Pine Nut Couscous

Name: Lemon-Basil Chicken and Pine Nut Couscous
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. basil pesto; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 box toasted pine nut couscous; 1 c. mixed cherry tomatoes; 1/4 c. shredded fresh basil

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: May 12, 2011

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Yields:

Cal/Serv:

406

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Easy grilled chicken dinners equal total happiness. This quick chicken and couscous dinner gets its flavor from store-bought pesto and lively fresh lemon.

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Directions

1. Step 1In 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.
2. Step 2Prepare 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.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Put couscous in a medium bowl and stir in tomatoes and basil.
4. Step 4Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest over chicken and serve with couscous.