Moroccan Chicken With Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 oz) can fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup broccoli, chopped into small pieces (if using frozen , defrost)
2/3 cup instant couscous (whole wheat if you can find it)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

Slice chicken into thin strips about an inch long and 1/2-inch wide.
Combine ginger, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper; sprinkle over chicken pieces and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add chicken and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is light brown on all sides.
Add the chicken broth and broccoli; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let stand 5-7 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
Serve sprinkled with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	273.2 Kcal (1144 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.35g	11%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	464.74mg	19%
Potassium	482.15mg	10%
Total Carbs	25.12g	8%
Sugars	0.45g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	11%
Protein	27.89g	56%
Vitamin C	27.1mg	45%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	43.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.52 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.73g	11%
Cholesterol	33.92mg	22%
Sodium	235.63mg	19%
Potassium	244.46mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.73g	8%
Sugars	0.23g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	11%
Protein	14.14g	56%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	45%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	21.9mg	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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