How to Make Chicken Salad with Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken salad with couscous is a refreshing and satisfying dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken, fluffy couscous, and a variety of fresh vegetables to create a delicious and wholesome meal. Whether you're looking for a healthy and filling option for a weekday lunch or a crowd-pleasing dish for a weekend gathering, this chicken salad with couscous is sure to please.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 633mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 103mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 586mg