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Chicken Salad with Couscous

SUBMITTED BY: Christian Booher PHOTO BY: Cherry Rae

"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!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by EMAPERU
Very good quick recipe!It ended up being even quicker,since I used 4 leftover grilled chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by chiromom
I served this cold. It was excellent. Would go well as a side dish or a meal with bread. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by BRADYGIRL33
WOW! GREAT lunch salad! I make a batch of this, and it drives my co-workers crazy wondering... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by ggvp
A delicious alternative to pasta salad! I made it with precooked couscous and it was a success. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by AYLANAH
A favorite in my house for lunch. I usually don't use wine in mine. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2006 by Cherry Rae
I made this recipe when I received it in my inbox in the "daily recipe" newsletter. It sounded... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by SFARRELL1007
This is a great change from the usual chicken salad, or the usual pasta salad. I made it once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2006 by Twila
Excellent! My husband was skeptical of the couscous but when he tried it he thought it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by bethanylea20
This was good. I added feta cheese and made a greek dressing I found on this site to add to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by Kalnems