North African Chicken and Couscous

By

Karen A. Levin, Cooking Light

MAY 2000

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 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 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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)

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information:
Amount per serving
Calories: 332
Calories from fat: 18%
Fat: 6.6g
Saturated fat: 1.2g
Monounsaturated fat: 3.9g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
Protein: 19.6g
Carbohydrate: 51.2g
Fiber: 3.3g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Iron: 2.8mg
Sodium: 498mg
Calcium: 51mg