Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb 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
1/4 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.77 Kcal (1067 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.66g	9%
Cholesterol	44.59mg	15%
Sodium	692.58mg	29%
Potassium	436.96mg	9%
Total Carbs	27.43g	9%
Sugars	3.03g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	11%
Protein	19.17g	38%
Vitamin C	67.5mg	112%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	25.9mg	144%
Calcium	35.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.4 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.87g	9%
Cholesterol	14.77mg	15%
Sodium	229.45mg	29%
Potassium	144.76mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.09g	9%
Sugars	1g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	11%
Protein	6.35g	38%
Vitamin C	22.3mg	112%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	49%
Iron	8.6mg	144%
Calcium	11.6mg	4%

* 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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