Spiced Chicken with Couscous Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in paprika mixture.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove the chicken from pan. Keep warm.
3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in couscous and broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in corn; cover, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the minced cilantro and lime juice. Serve with the chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.