Spicy Orange Chicken With Cucumber Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

• Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Spread on a plate and let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper and cook until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
• Transfer the couscous to a medium bowl and gently toss with the cucumber, cherries, parsley, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the marmalade, orange juice, crushed red pepper, the remaining tablespoon of oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the couscous salad and drizzle with the marmalade sauce.

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