Grilled Chicken with Curried Couscous, Spinach, and Mango

It’s amazing how just a teaspoon of curry powder can make a dish so aromatic. Dressing both the couscous and the spinach with curry vinaigrette disperses its flavor throughout. Serve the chicken breasts whole or slice them thinly for a pretty presentation.

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  5 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  
  


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  1 Tbs. thinly sliced shallot
  
  


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  1 tsp. curry powder
  
  


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  3 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
  
  


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  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
  


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  4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 7 oz. each)
  
  


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  1 cup whole-wheat couscous
  
  


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  1 small firm-ripe mango, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  
  


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  1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  
  


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  1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  
  


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  2 oz. baby spinach (2 lightly packed cups)
  
  

Prepare a medium (375°F) gas or charcoal grill fire.

Heat 1 Tbs. of the olive oil in an 8-inch skillet over low heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 1 minute. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the vinegar and 3 Tbs. of the olive oil. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Coat the chicken with 1 Tbs. of the olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill the chicken, flipping once, until well marked and cooked through (165°F), 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest.

Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water with 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Put the couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Add the remaining 1 tsp. olive oil and toss with your hands to coat the couscous. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, stir, and cover. Let stand 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork. Toss with 3 Tbs. of the vinaigrette, the mango, almonds, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Toss the spinach with just enough of the vinaigrette to coat lightly. Divide the couscous among 4 plates. Top with the spinach, the chicken, and a drizzle of the remaining vinaigrette.