Cashew Chicken with Couscous & Grapefruit
Ingredients:
For the Cashew Chicken:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Couscous:
- 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Salad:
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 2 Winter Sweetz grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- Make the Cashew Chicken: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. In food processor fitted with knife blade attachment, pulse cashews until finely ground.
- Place ground cashews in shallow dish. Add breadcrumbs, salt and pepper; stir until well combined. In second shallow dish, whisk eggs. Working with one piece at a time, dip chicken in egg, shaking off excess, then dip in cashew mixture. Place on prepared baking pan; lightly spray chicken with cooking spray. Transfer chicken to 400 degree oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, turning once.
- Meanwhile, make the Couscous: Prepare couscous according to package directions. Stir in mint and parsley.
1. Make the Salad: In large bowl, toss arugula, grapefruit and oil until well combined.
2. Divide couscous between 4 plates. Place chicken over couscous and top with salad.
Notes:
Home Chef Tip: When choosing a Winter Sweetz grapefruit, don’t be afraid of scarring on the peel, AKA “tropical beauty marks.” It’s just really windy in Texas, and that scarring is caused by the fruit swaying in the trees. The grapefruit inside is just delicious!
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