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Cinnamon chicken skewers with couscous

Name: Cinnamon chicken skewers with couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved lengthways; 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus extra to brush; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice; 250g instant couscous; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted; 1/3 cup sultanas; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup mint leaves

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by Chrissy Freer

Nutritionist and food writer

Oct 03, 2015

Here is a healthy family meal idea that is ready in just a few minutes.

6 boneless chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved lengthways
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus extra to brush
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
250g instant couscous
1/3 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/3 cup sultanas
1 cup flat-leaf parsley
1 cup mint leaves

Method

1.

Thread each chicken piece onto a wooden skewer, brush with a little oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons oil, remaining cinnamon, honey and juice, and set aside. Place couscous in a large bowl, pour over 150ml boiling water, cover with a tea towel and set aside for 5 minutes.
2.

Meanwhile, preheat a chargrill or frypan to high. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes each side until cooked and slightly charred. Fluff couscous with a fork, add almonds, sultanas, herbs and juice mixture, stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Divide couscous between plates and top with chicken.