North African Chicken and Couscous

By tonyglib

Nutritional Information
Calories:332 (18% from fat)
Fat:6.6g (sat 1.2g,mono 3.9g,poly 0.9g)
Protein:19.6g
Carbohydrate:51.2g
Fiber:3.3g
Cholesterol:35mg
Iron:2.8mg
Sodium:498mg
Calcium:51mg

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)

Details

Servings 6

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.