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California Chicken

In a pinch, substitute a drained can of diced tomatoes for fresh and any kind of wine for the dry sherry. For light and fluffy couscous, fluff it with a fork and let sit for a few minutes before eating. An easy way to peel an avocado is to halve it lengthwise and remove the pit by striking it firmly with the blade of a knife and twisting slightly to loosen. Then, make a few lengthwise cuts and a few cuts across, making sure not to pierce the skin. Push the avocado inside out and effortlessly knock the cubes of flesh from the skin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive or canola oil spray
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup small pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 firm-ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive or canola oil.

    Step 3

    Pour the couscous into the pot. Add 1/2 cup water and stir to make an even layer of the grains.

    Step 4

    Arrange the chicken on top of the couscous and season lightly with pepper.

    Step 5

    Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives in separate layers, and again season lightly with pepper. Layer the avocado on top of everything.

    Step 6

    In a small bowl, combine the onion, celery salt, marjoram, basil, sherry, and lemon juice and distribute over the ingredients in the pot.

    Step 7

    Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 8

    Calories: 566

    Step 9

    Protein: 36g

    Step 10

    Carbohydrates: 54g

    Step 11

    Fat: 24g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 75mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 1015mg

    Step 14

    Fiber: 11g

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