Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

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

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 281.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.9g 52%

Carbohydrates: 29.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 4%

Cholesterol: 44.8mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 905.1IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.4mg 126%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 102.7mg 171%

Folate: 38.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 47.9mg 5%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 50.4mg 18%

Potassium: 585.8mg 16%

Sodium: 633.3mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 40.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.