Photo: Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pound cut-up skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup rum
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup couscous, cooked according to package directions
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon. Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum. Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over couscous with the almond topped asparagus on the side.
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By gabbyr13
on May 10, 2013
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This is a very tasty healthy recipe, I didnt have rum so I added a little whisky, I dont know what the rum flavor is supposed to taste like but the way I made it came out very good. I will be making this again and next time I will follow the recipe exactly like it is supposed to be.
By Mama_the_Home Chef
Mechanicsburg, PA
on April 25, 2013
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quick and easy, light and healthy dinner.
By michelerb
Maryland
on March 10, 2013
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Not the best dish I ever made and I wouldn't make it for company but what an enjoyable, easy weeknight meal. The flavors just pop and it is something different. I always use fresh ginger and I have sprinkled toasted coconut on the dish and/or served it over coconut infused rice - I loved it, my family is 50/50 on the coconut but try it if you like. Asparagus are really good too.
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