Best Low Carb Recipes - Basil Orange Chicken

Best Low Carb Recipes - Basil Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 large navel orange
• 2 lemons
• 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 c. whole wheat couscous
• 1 package stringless sugar snap peas
• Grilled orange and lemon slices for garnish

Directions

• From orange, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice. From lemons, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/3 cup juice.
• In medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of each peel and 1 tablespoon orange juice with half of basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
• With flat side of meat mallet, pound chicken breasts (placed between 2 sheets plastic wrap) to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Add chicken to citrus mixture, turning to coat; set aside.
• In small pitcher or bowl, combine sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and remaining citrus peels, citrus juices, basil, and oil; set aside. (Can be made to this point up to 8 hours ahead. Cover chicken and citrus sauce and refrigerate.)
• Preheat large ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
• Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs. In 4 quart saucepan filled with 1/2 inch water, place a vegetable steamer. Heat to boiling on high.
• Add chicken to hot grill pan or place on hot grill grate; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
• While chicken is cooking on second side, add snap peas to steamer; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Fluff couscous and spoon onto large platter; top with chicken and snap peas. Drizzle sauce over all. Garnish with citrus slices.

source https:// www.countryliving.co m/food-drinks/recipes/a209 62/basil-orange-chicken-recipe-ghk0510/