North African Chicken and Couscous |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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) |
Directions:
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.
2. Combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.
3. Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
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