Blackened Chicken with Couscous & Blackbeans

This whole meal comes together in 20 minutes- which is basically why it's blog worthy.  The flavors aren't ground breaking or anything- but 20 minutes folks! And, the chicken isn't really blackened.. obviously, but it has all the same flavors as your typical blackened chicken... hence the name.

 Chicken

• 1/2 tsp paprika (I like smoked)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1. In shallow bowl combine everything but the olive oil and chicken.  Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.  Coat the chicken in the flour-spice mixture, and place in the heated pan.  Cook about 6 minutes per side, until the crust is golden and the juices run clear.

Couscous

• 2 cups whole wheat couscous
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 15oz can black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1. In a saucepan bring the vegetable stock to a boil, add the couscous, beans, and corn, then turn off the heat.  Cover and let sit for at least five minutes.  Add Worcestershire sauce, fluff with a fork and serve.

Yields 4 servings.