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Roasted Chicken with Citrus Fruit and Israeli Couscous

Roasted Chicken with Citrus Fruit and Israeli Couscous

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

Made With:

Ingredients

  • • 2½ – 3 lbs Foster Farms Free Range Chicken Drumsticks
  • • 1 Cup Israeli Couscous
  • • 5 Tbsp Snipped Fresh Basil, Divided
  • • 2 Tbsp Minced Onion
  • • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • • 1 tsp Finely Shredded Lime Zest
  • • ¾ tsp Salt, Divided
  • • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper, Divided
  • • 4 Tbsp 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.

3

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.

4

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.

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