Chicken Salad with Couscous

Name: Chicken Salad with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 2 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1.5 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; 0.25 cup pitted black olives

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I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!

Recipe by Christian Booher

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281	Calories
5g	Fat
30g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 633mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 103mg	514%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 586mg	12%

* 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.