Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous

01Method

1. 1

   Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with monosodium glutamate. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is fully cooked through with no pink remaining, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves. Pour the mixture into the hot skillet and bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until it starts to thicken. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce clings to the chicken.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the couscous, remove from heat, and cover. Let it rest until all the broth is absorbed, approximately 5 minutes. Fold in the cilantro.

4. 4

   Spread the couscous on a serving platter and arrange the glazed chicken and sauce on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.