Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Jerk Chicken with Tropical Fruit Couscous Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 can (1525 ounces) mixed tropical fruit
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-1/2" strips
3 TSPs Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 TBSP olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 TBSP finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (green portion only)
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 TBSPs chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 TBSP lime juice
1/4 TSP salt
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
Lime wedges

Recipe Instructions:

Drain mixed fruit, reserving 1/4 cup syrup.
Chop fruit.

Toss chicken with jerk seasoning.
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from pan, reserving drippings.

In same pan, saute peppers and green onions in drippings 2 minutes.
Add broth, 1 TBSP cilantro, lime juice, salt, reserved syrup and chopped fruit; bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous; reduce heat to low.
Place chicken on top; cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and chicken is heated through, 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges.

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