Grilled Spiced-Chicken on Golden Couscous Recipe

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Grilled Spiced-Chicken on Golden Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Mix cumin, cayenne, white pepper, coriander, cinnamon, clove, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon parsley together, set aside.
  2. Pour olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, and orange peel in a ziplock-style plastic bag, and add dried spice mixture.
  3. Close and thoroughly combine.
  4. Reopen and add chicken, close bag and thoroughly coat chicken.
  5. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to marinade.
  6. About 20 minutes prior to serving, begin grilling chicken. (Exact time may differ depending on size of breasts and style of grill - this was cooked on an indoor gas grill).
  7. About 10 minutes prior to chicken being completely cooked, bring water to boil.
  8. After boiling, combine water and orange juice with couscous according to directions on package - (takes about 5 minutes standing time for couscous to be ready).
  9. Meanwhile, toast almond slivers in small pan.
  10. Remove from pan, then set aside.
  11. Using same small frying pan, lightly sauté red peppers in 1 tablespoon olive oil remove from heat and set aside.
  12. Thoroughly mix cooked couscous, butter, turmeric, and 1 tablespoon parsley.
  13. Line serving plate with a flat layer of couscous.
  14. Remove chicken from grill, slice into strips, toss with arugula and red bell pepper.
  15. Place on top of couscous layer.
  16. Top with almond slivers and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 638.99 Kcal (2675 kJ)
Calories from fat 330.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.74g 57%
Cholesterol 77.25mg 26%
Sodium 484.28mg 20%
Potassium 765.41mg 16%
Total Carbs 44.55g 15%
Sugars 4.37g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6.72g 27%
Protein 37.58g 75%
Vitamin C 39.6mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 14.6mg 81%
Calcium 129.9mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.24 Kcal (805 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.05g 57%
Cholesterol 23.24mg 26%
Sodium 145.69mg 20%
Potassium 230.27mg 16%
Total Carbs 13.4g 15%
Sugars 1.31g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 27%
Protein 11.31g 75%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 26%
Iron 4.4mg 81%
Calcium 39.1mg 13%

* 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

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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