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 pennysarge
on August 10, 2011
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I love this recipe. It is not for a special dinner, i wouldn't use this recipe for entertaining but it is soooooo good for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I added fresh ginger with the onion and garlic so i do not know how it is without the ginger.
Some of the ratings mention that the lime taste was too strong - I thought the lime was perfect but suggest you put the lime in a little at a time and add more to your liking.
The asparagus was great. It is good over rice and couscous so whatever you have on hand will work.
By dlsrks_12304241
Anniston, AL
on August 29, 2010
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This tasted good but nothing special. Not sure if I will make it again.
By juniofnv_11139396
Las Vegas, NV
on March 28, 2010
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This recipe was easy to follow. Even with a few mistakes I made, it tasted great. The lime-rum sauce over the couscous was great together. I will definitely make this again.
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