Apricot Dijon Mustard Chicken with Couscous
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Apricot Dijon Mustard Chicken with Couscous recipe, a dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors for a sophisticated yet easy meal. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a luxurious sauce featuring tangy Dijon mustard, sweet apricot preserves, and aromatic fresh thyme, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Served over a fluffy bed of buttery couscous, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or special occasions. Garnish with a sprinkle of thyme for a touch of elegance, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner right at home. Perfect for fans of flavorful chicken recipes, quick dinner ideas, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the salt and ground black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme leaves. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cover and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken cooks, prepare the couscous. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the couscous and butter, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.
Serve the chicken over a bed of couscous, drizzling the remaining apricot-Dijon sauce over the top. Garnish with additional fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 624 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 4530 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.8 g | ||
| Protein | 225.7 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2122 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
