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LEMON COUSCOUS CHICKEN RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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From "The South Beach Diet" copyright 2003. Phase Two Recipe. This recipe calls for it to be chilled, but we had it warm. It was wonderful! My grocery store didn't carry the Near East roasted garlic and olive oil couscous. We just substituted with Parmesan, since it was to only flavored couscous they had.

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) package roasted garlic and olive oil couscous (Near East)
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 teaspoon lemon peel

Steps:

  • I a large skillet, bring the water, oil, broccoli, and contents of the spice sack from the couscous mix to a boil.
  • Stir in coucous, chicken, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
  • Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with a fork.
  • Chill well and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, FatContent 7.1, SaturatedFatContent 1.4, CholesterolContent 39.4, SodiumContent 51.3, CarbohydrateContent 4.8, FiberContent 1.3, SugarContent 0, ProteinContent 14.5

LEMON HERB CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE ...



Lemon Herb Chicken with Couscous and Cucumber Salad Recipe ... image

Chicken breasts dressed with lemon and herbs are served with couscous and a bright cucumber feta salad in this weeknight dinner recipe.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Meat and Poultry    Chicken    Breast    Pasta

Total Time 46 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (4 ounce) thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
1 English cucumber, chopped
¼ red onion, finely chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
? cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing on top. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place 3 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl; stir in sugar. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add feta cheese and toss again.
  • Drizzle remaining dressing over couscous and fold in olives. Divide couscous among 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts and place on top. Serve tomato salad on the side. Sprinkle parsley over each plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.2 calories, CarbohydrateContent 68.4 g, CholesterolContent 84.3 mg, FatContent 42.2 g, FiberContent 5.8 g, ProteinContent 37.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 8.5 g, SodiumContent 1566.8 mg, SugarContent 7.2 g

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