Lemon Rosemary Chicken Cutlets: Parmesan Couscous and Heirloom Grape Tomatoes

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Cutlets: Parmesan Couscous and Heirloom Grape Tomatoes

#Spicy #Quick #Summer #Dinner #Bistro-style

🥘 Ingredients

  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • chicken cutlets
    2 pieces
  • chili flakes
    ¼ tsp
  • garlic
    2 cloves
  • heirloom grape tomatoes
    1 c
  • israeli couscous
    1 c
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • parmesan cheese
    ½ cup
  • rosemary
    2 tsp

🍳 Cookware

  • large pan
  • medium pot
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Pat chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel. Heat a large drizzle olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (use a nonstick pan if you have one). Add chicken and season all over with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on bottom ⏱️ 3 minutes (don’t flip just yet).
    chicken cutlets: 2 pieces, olive oil: 2 tbsp
  2. 2
    While chicken cooks, pick 2 tsp rosemary leaves from stems and chop (save a sprig for the couscous). Mince or grate garlic . Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat. Zest lemon , then cut into half; cut one half into wedges. Halve heirloom grape tomatoes .
    rosemary: 2 tsp, garlic: 2 cloves, lemon: 1 unit, heirloom grape tomatoes: 1 c
  3. 3
    Once chicken is browned on bottom, flip and cook on other side for about 1 minute, then add chopped rosemary, garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes (use more to taste). Cook until fragrant and chicken is browned ⏱️ 1 minute more.
    chili flakes: ¼ tsp
  4. 4
    Stir tomatoes, juice from lemon half, and ⅓ cup water into pan with chicken. Simmer until slightly thickened ⏱️ 1 minute . Remove from heat and stir in butter .
    butter: 1 tbsp
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, once water is boiling, add a sprig of rosemary and israeli couscous to pot. Cook until tender ⏱️ 7 minutes . Drain, remove rosemary, and return to pot. Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
    israeli couscous: 1 c, parmesan cheese: ½ cup
  6. 6
    Divide couscous between bowls or plates, then arrange chicken on top. Drizzle with sauce from pan. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.