From: Good Housekeeping US
Chicken with Couscous Patties
Yields:
1
Total Time:
35 mins
Hearty cakes make from couscous, lemon, fresh oregano, and bread crumbs are lightly pan-fried in olive oil for a healthy yet satisfying accompaniment to chicken thighs.
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Ingredients
- 4 large boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon peel
- 2 tsp. fresh oregano
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- tsp. salt
- tsp. Pepper
- 6 slice lemon
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 3 green onions
- 1 cup couscous
- cup grated Parmesan
- 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. chopped oregano
- tsp. salt
- tsp. Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs
Directions
- Step 1Toss chicken thighs in jelly-roll pan with lemon peel, 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and 6 lemon slices.
- Step 2Bake in 425 degree F oven 18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees F).
- Step 3Heat chicken broth and green onions in 1-quart pan, to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon chopped oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Shape into 8 patties; coat with remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.
- Step 4Cook in 2 teaspoons olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet on medium, 4 minutes per side. Serve with chicken.
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