Chicken Couscous Recipe

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Chicken Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Brown chicken on one side in hot oil in a dutch oven for 7 minutes.
  2. Turn chicken, add onion and garlic.
  3. Cook about 8 minutes more or till chicken is brown and onion is tender.
  4. Drain off fat.
  5. Stir in garbanzo beans, tomato puree, undrained tomatoes, raisins, water, bay leaves, cinnamon, chili powder, ginger, and cumin.
  6. Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini, and green pepper, bringing to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
  8. Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
  9. Meanwhile, stir couscous into 1 cup boiling water.
  10. Remove from heat; let stand for 3 to 4 minutes or just till liquid is absorbed.
  11. Mound couscous on a serving platter, top with chicken and veggies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 324.94 Kcal (1360 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.22g 13%
Cholesterol 198.03mg 66%
Sodium 121.37mg 5%
Potassium 594.04mg 13%
Total Carbs 43.43g 14%
Sugars 3.59g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.86g 19%
Protein 19.36g 39%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 48%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 83%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 54.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.62 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.28g 13%
Cholesterol 78.99mg 66%
Sodium 48.42mg 5%
Potassium 236.96mg 13%
Total Carbs 17.32g 14%
Sugars 1.43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 19%
Protein 7.72g 39%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 48%
Vitamin A 1mg 83%
Iron 2.2mg 31%
Calcium 21.6mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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