Seared Chicken with Saffron Couscous

Name: Seared Chicken with Saffron Couscous
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 (6- to 8-ounce), boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; , Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 1 1/2 cups, chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon, saffron threads; 1 cup, couscous; 1 cup, pitted green olives, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine; 1/2 cup, dried apricots, chopped; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Main Courses
Chicken
Weeknight

Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2015

We cook the couscous in the same skillet as the chicken to infuse it with extra flavor from the browned bits in the pan.

SERVES 4

TIME 30 minutes

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