North American Chicken Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
16 peeled baby carrots
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 2-inch wide pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2 -3 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups quick-cooking couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
In a big saucepan, cook the onions and garlic in hot oil for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Add in chicken and carrots; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes; stir frequently.
Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, zucchini, raisins, curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt; cover and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is not pink and veggies are crisp-tender.
In another saucepan, mix together the remaining chicken broth and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
Stir in the couscous; cover.
Remove pan from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous with a fork.
On individual plates, serve couscous with chicken and veggie mixture on top.
Garnish with toasted almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	373.05 Kcal (1562 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.1g	19%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	1238.95mg	52%
Potassium	922.67mg	20%
Total Carbs	39.61g	13%
Sugars	4.71g	19%
Dietary Fiber	6g	24%
Protein	28.63g	57%
Vitamin C	18.6mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	85.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.99 Kcal (347 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.69g	19%
Cholesterol	14.88mg	22%
Sodium	275.64mg	52%
Potassium	205.27mg	20%
Total Carbs	8.81g	13%
Sugars	1.05g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	24%
Protein	6.37g	57%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	19mg	9%

* 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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