recipe

Roasted Chicken with Citrus Fruit and Israeli Couscous

Name: Roasted Chicken with Citrus Fruit and Israeli Couscous
Ingredients: Chicken Drumsticks, Couscous, Basil, Onion, Garlic, Lime, Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil, Lime, Oranges

Roasted Chicken paired with Citrus Fruit brings out the flavor in this savory, sweet, and sour dish. A unique taste that the family will love.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

servings 4

Ingredients

2½ – 3 lbs Foster Farms Simply Raised® Free Range Chicken Drumsticks
1 cup Israeli couscous
5 tbsps snipped fresh basil, divided
2 tbsps minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp finely shredded lime zest
¾ tsp salt, divided
½ tsp ground black pepper, divided
4 tbsps olive oil, divided
1 tsp lime juice
2 cups oranges, blood oranges, or grapefruit, peeled and sliced crosswise

Directions

1. In medium-size pot, combine 2½ cups water and the Israeli couscous. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool.

2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large shallow baking pan with foil; set aside. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons basil, onion, garlic, lime zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Rub herb mixture evenly over drumsticks. Arrange drumsticks in prepared baking pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 180ºF. Always use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature.

3. Stir 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lime juice, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper into the Israeli couscous. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with citrus fruit slices and serve alongside roasted chicken.