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Whipped Feta Chicken
with couscous pilaf
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Mediterranean
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- ¾ cup Pearl Couscous
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Chimichurri
- 1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- ½ oz. Roasted Sliced Almonds
- ½ oz. Dried Cranberries
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 0.125 oz. Fresh Mint
- ½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories780
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs53g
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Fat39g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1960mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salted Butter
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with poultry seasoning and garlic pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and reserve. While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Couscous Pilaf
Bring couscous, 1 1/4 cups water, dried cranberries, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a simmer in a small pot.
Once simmering, cover and cook until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in chimichurri (to taste), 1/2 Tbsp. softened salted butter (reserve remaining for carrots), and half the almonds (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined. Set aside and cover to keep warm. -
3 Cook the Carrots
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add carrots, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 Tbsp. salted butter, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until water is almost completely evaporated, 3-5 minutes.Uncover; stir often until carrots are tender, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While carrots cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Whipped Feta, Prepare Mint, and Finish Dish
Coarsely tear mint.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and feta.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with whipped feta and mint. Slice chicken, if desired. Garnish couscous with remaining almonds. Bon appétit!
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