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CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe | Allrecipes image

I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!

Provided by Christian Booher

Categories     Salad

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1?½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into large chunks
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic; mix all together and add chicken. Simmer over low heat until all liquid has evaporated and chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and mix in a large bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion and couscous. Garnish with a few black olives per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, CarbohydrateContent 29.5 g, CholesterolContent 44.8 mg, FatContent 4.5 g, FiberContent 3 g, ProteinContent 25.9 g, SaturatedFatContent 0.9 g, SodiumContent 633.3 mg, SugarContent 2.8 g

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Couscous Chicken Salad Recipe: How to Make It image

“This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal.” Linda Baggett - Arcata, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, FatContent 5g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 60mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 914mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.

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