Backlog: Chinese chicken cutlets and Tomato couscous

Materials:

• 3 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbs soy sauce
• .75 tsp sugar
• .75 tsp sesame oil
• 4 chicken breasts

Methods:

1. Combine all reagent with the exception of the chicken in a small bowl.
   
2. Place the chicken in a platter and cover with the reaction mix from step one. Turn to coat. Incubate at room temperature for 10 minutes, flipping every 2.5 - 3 minutes.
   
3. Cook on low for about 7 minutes, flip, go on the other side for 7 more. Make sure they're cooked through.
   

Couscous materials:

• 1 tbs butter
• .5 canned crushed tomatoes
• .25 tsp ground cloves
• .75 cups couscous

Methods:

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes and cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid cooks away.
   
2. Add .75 cups water and .5 tsp salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
   
3. Fluff with a fork and serve!

Discussion: The couscous could have been a little more moist. Maybe i over reduced the tomatoes.

Conclusion: The meal overall could have used a vegetable.