Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe
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Chicken Salad with Couscous

By: Christian Booher  
"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!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg

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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 Nov. 18, 2009 by lp0001 
I like this recipe because it is basic but leaves so much room for creative freedom. I read... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by brytness 
The cumin taste was great. I'd say add fewer peppers - or more chicken - and probably some... MORE

 
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