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North African Chicken and Couscous Recipe

North African Chicken and Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups chopped ready-to-eat roasted skinned , boned chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
2 cups chopped peeled cucumber
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
sliced green onions (optional)

Directions:

Bring the water 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.
Combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.
Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	492.89 Kcal (2064 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.61g	18%
Cholesterol	105.63mg	35%
Sodium	945.98mg	39%
Potassium	468.18mg	10%
Total Carbs	59.41g	20%
Sugars	19.07g	76%
Dietary Fiber	3.99g	16%
Protein	43.06g	86%
Vitamin C	72mg	120%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	16.8mg	93%
Calcium	51.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.27 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.97g	18%
Cholesterol	27.06mg	35%
Sodium	242.35mg	39%
Potassium	119.94mg	10%
Total Carbs	15.22g	20%
Sugars	4.89g	76%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	16%
Protein	11.03g	86%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	120%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	26%
Iron	4.3mg	93%
Calcium	13.2mg	5%

* 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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