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Chicken and Couscous
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 8
A colorful flavorful one dish meal Traditional of West Africa great for a hot summer day!
Ingredients:
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed & undiluted
1/3 cup fresh lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups boneless chicken breasts, chopped ready-to-eat roasted skinned
1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup green olives
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cup chopped
1/4 green onion, cup thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sliced green onion
Directions:
1. Bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous and raisins. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Combine orange juice and next 7 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.
3. Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com