Lebanese Chicken

If you have not tried couscous, here is your chance! A staple of northern Africa, couscous is a wonderful, versatile pasta that goes well when paired with vegetables or meats, but can also be eaten alone with butter.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp margarine
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup couscous

Directions:

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

Cook chicken, onion and garlic in the butter in a large skillet for about 6 minutes or until chicken is browned, turning once.

Add orange zest, orange juice and salt to skillet.

Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle cinnamon and all spice onto chicken.

Drizzle with honey.

Simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.

Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.

Top couscous with chicken and sauce before serving.

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