Honey Mustard Chicken Kebabs & Pecan Couscous

Another light meal with some real flavor! you won't want desert after this eating this meal. Of course this kebab recipe is also good on shrimp, lamb and turkey, give it a try! Mix it up!




HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN KEBABS
(320 calories)
1/4 Cup ground mustard (again, I used deli mustard, it worked fine for this)
2 Tbsp honey (I used local honey I bought at the Farmers Market)2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
1 jalapeno chile pepper minced
3 chicken breastes, cubed
1 lemon, cut into 10 wedges.

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Brush grill rack with oil.
Whisk together mustard, honey, garlic rosemary and jalapeno in a small bowl (set aside small amount for dipping later) add Chicken to mixture and coat really well with sauce. Thread Chicken chunks and lemons onto metal skewers (you can add pineapple and green peppers if u desire), Grill kebabs uncovered over direct heat until fully cooked.






PECAN COUSCOUS
(348 Calories)

1 tsp EVOO or Avocado Oil (I used Avocado Oil, I purchased at Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula)
1/4 Cup finely chopped peans (I used the glazed ones for a little more sweetness)
1/4 Cup minced shallots
1 Cup waater
2/3 Cup dry couscous
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary

Heat oil in saucepan over medium high heat. A pecans cook, stirring often, until pecans are toasted, a couple of min., add shallots and saute until softened another minute or two.

Add water, bring to boil, stir i couscous. Cover pan, remove from heat, let stand for five minutes, then fluff with a fork.


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