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Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Couscous Pilaf

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Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Couscous Pilaf
  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 2
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Enjoy dinner with these chicken breasts glazed with pineapple – a wonderful meal that’s ready in 25 minutes.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 2, 2010

Ingredients

Pilaf

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)

Chicken

  • 1/4 cup pineapple preserves
  • 2 teaspoons sweet hot mustard
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1/2 lb)
  • 2 teaspoons water

Steps

  • 1
    In 1-quart saucepan, heat bell pepper, bouillon and water to boiling over high heat. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onions; set aside; transfer half of mixtue to a small microwavable bowl.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, line broiler pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place chicken breast halves on pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 5 minutes. In small bowl, mix preserves and mustard; transfer half of mixture to a small microwaveable bowl.
  • 3
    Turn chicken. Brush chicken with half of preserves mixture; discard any remaining. Broil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
  • 4
    Stir couscous mixture lightly with fork; divide evenly onto 2 individual serving plates. Top each with chicken. Stir water into remaining preserves mixture. Microwave on High 20 to 40 seconds or until warm; spoon over chicken. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    To avoid bacteria contamination, discard any remaining preserve mixture from bowl used for brushing the chicken.

Nutrition Information

410 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 63g Total Carbohydrate, 21g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
360mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
63g
21%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
21g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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