Chicken Couscous Recipe

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Chicken Couscous
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  1. Spread Lime Sauce over chicken drumsticks and thighs and set aside about 15 minutes.
  2. In large Dutch oven, pour olive oil and heat to medium high temperature; add chicken and cook about 5 minutes; turn chicken; add onion and garlic stirring as chicken continues to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour chicken broth and lime juice over chicken; stir to loosen pan drippings.
  4. Add carrots and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Add celery and bring to a boil over high temperature; stir in garbanzo beans and gently place artichoke hearts across the top.
  6. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes more; with slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to warm serving bowl.
  7. Skim off any fat in pan, boil juices about 5 minutes and pour into gravy boat with spout.
  8. To serve, mound Raisin Couscous, top with chicken and vegetables and pour juice over all.
  9. For the lime sauce,in a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, ginger, tumeric and pepper.
  10. For the raisin couscous, in small saucepan, mix together 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, 1/3 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Boil 2 minutes over high heat. Stir in 1 cup couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 232.91 Kcal (975 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.8g 21%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 1690.65mg 70%
Potassium 688.73mg 15%
Total Carbs 24.08g 8%
Sugars 4.44g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.38g 18%
Protein 2.58g 5%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 80.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.39 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.11g 21%
Cholesterol 3.43mg 5%
Sodium 380.27mg 70%
Potassium 154.91mg 15%
Total Carbs 5.42g 8%
Sugars 1g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 18%
Protein 0.58g 5%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 18%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 18.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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