North African Chicken and Couscous |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Posting for World Zaar Tour 2009 From Cooking Light Times are approximate Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous |
1/2 cup golden raisin |
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 chopped ready-to-eat roasted boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts) |
2 cups chopped peeled cucumbers |
1 cup chopped red bell pepper |
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
sliced green onion (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous and raisins.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.
5. Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well.
6. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
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