Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad Recipe

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Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad
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Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil and bring to a boil.
  2. Place couscous in large bowl and stir in boiling broth. Cover and let stand 5-8 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  3. Stir in green onions and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  4. Steam peas one minute. Add broccoli and steam 2 more minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water and drain.
  5. Add chicken, peas and broccoli to couscous.
  6. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, pepper and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Blend into couscous mixture.
  7. Mix in toasted almonds and sesame seeds immediately before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  8. Variation: Substitute bulgur for couscous. Allow to stand in boiling liquid, covered, for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 534.56 Kcal (2238 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.1g 43%
Cholesterol 25.43mg 8%
Sodium 904.28mg 38%
Potassium 624.74mg 13%
Total Carbs 51.78g 17%
Sugars 5.06g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6.01g 24%
Protein 19.41g 39%
Vitamin C 102.7mg 171%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 84.7mg 471%
Calcium 116.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.77 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.29g 43%
Cholesterol 6.6mg 8%
Sodium 234.74mg 38%
Potassium 162.18mg 13%
Total Carbs 13.44g 17%
Sugars 1.31g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 24%
Protein 5.04g 39%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 171%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 30%
Iron 22mg 471%
Calcium 30.2mg 12%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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