Apricot-Basil Chicken with Freekeh
Freekeh is an ancient variety of wheat that is harvested while green and then roasted for a fantastically nutty, smoky flavor. Package directions call for simmering on low for up to 25 minutes, but here it's cooked a little more quickly by raising the temperature to medium. Substitute couscous, quinoa, or rice if you can't find freekeh. If you can find fresh apricots, swap them in for dried, increasing the amount to 1 cup.
Recipe by Cooking Light May 2015
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Credit:
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen
Recipe Summary
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
444 calories; fat 15.6g; saturated fat 4.6g; mono fat 6.8g; poly fat 2.6g; protein 29g; carbohydrates 43g; fiber 5g; cholesterol 83mg; iron 6mg; sodium 493mg; calcium 54mg.