picy and chunky mango pickle marinated chicken breasts grilled in a pan make for a very unique yet delicious combination. The dark glaze that covers the chicken is a treat to the eyes and is a source of instant happiness for the cook. Served on a bed of lemon, butter and spring onion cous cous, the tangy chicken gets the right balance of flavors and texture. Mango is called the king of fruits for a reason; it can be used in almost everything, savory or sweet.
INGREDIENTS
PORTION FOR 2
400g chicken breast
4 tbsp chunky mango chutney
1 tbsp curry powder
4 tsp cumin powder
4 tsp olive oil for marination (step 1)
For the cous cous
100g spring onions white, sliced
100g spring onion, greens, chopped
1 tsp aromat powder
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon
1 cup cous cous
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil for couscous (step 2)
1 lemon
Step 1 :
Marinate the chicken breasts
Make 3 diagonal gashes on each chicken breast and coat them evenly in mango chutney, curry powder, cumin powder, olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt (not provided). Apply on both sides and set aside for 20 minutes.
Step :2
Prepare aromats for couscous
While chicken marinates, in a saucepan, heat olive oil for 1 minute on high heat and add bay leaf, cinnamon, white spring onions and red chili flakes. Fry on high heat for 1 minute.
Step :3
Add aromat powder, water & couscous
Now add aromat powder, 1 and 1/4 cup water (300ml), 1/4 tsp salt (not provided) and 1/4 tsp pepper (not provided), bring to a boil on high heat for 3 minutes and turn off the heat. Pour in the cous cous with butter, lemon juice (use 1 lemon), green part of spring onions mix well and keep covered for 10 minutes without heat. Fluff with a fork.
Step :4
Cook the marinated chicken breast and serve
While couscous settles, heat a grill pan or a non-stick pan on high heat for 1 minute and place the chicken breasts in it. Cook for 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other side (5 minutes in total). Turn the heat to low and cook for another 2 minutes to ensure proper cooking of the chicken. Serve with cous cous.
