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Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Couscous Pilaf

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 12, 2010
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Enjoy your dinner with these pineapple glazed chicken breasts - a wonderful meal that’s ready in 25 minutes.

Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Couscous Pilaf

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Pilaf

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)

Chicken

  • 1/4 cup pineapple preserves
  • 2 teaspoons sweet hot mustard
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1/2 lb)
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 1-quart saucepan, heat bell pepper, bouillon and water to boiling over high heat. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onions; set aside; transfer half of mixtue to a small microwavable bowl.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, line broiler pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place chicken breast halves on pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 5 minutes. In small bowl, mix preserves and mustard; transfer half of mixture to a small microwaveable bowl.
  • Step 
    3
    Turn chicken. Brush chicken with half of preserves mixture; discard any remaining. Broil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir couscous mixture lightly with fork; divide evenly onto 2 individual serving plates. Top each with chicken. Stir water into remaining preserves mixture. Microwave on High 20 to 40 seconds or until warm; spoon over chicken. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions.

Nutrition

410 Calories
4g Total Fat
31g Protein
63g Total Carbohydrate
21g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
360mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
63g
21%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
21g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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