Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tsp sesame oil, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced zucchini
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp thawed apple juice concentrate
1 tbsp water
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine the broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in green onions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Place pea pods in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and steam 2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl; add chicken, red pepper and zucchini.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, apple juice concentrate, water, canola oil, ginger, pepper and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Shake well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	960.52 Kcal (4022 kJ)
Calories from fat	560.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.29g	96%
Cholesterol	38.15mg	13%
Sodium	961.48mg	40%
Potassium	1331.09mg	28%
Total Carbs	69.26g	23%
Sugars	9.22g	37%
Dietary Fiber	12.63g	51%
Protein	39.23g	78%
Vitamin C	109mg	182%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	87.2mg	484%
Calcium	271.5mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.31 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.02g	96%
Cholesterol	7.36mg	13%
Sodium	185.49mg	40%
Potassium	256.8mg	28%
Total Carbs	13.36g	23%
Sugars	1.78g	37%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	51%
Protein	7.57g	78%
Vitamin C	21mg	182%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	30%
Iron	16.8mg	484%
Calcium	52.4mg	27%

* 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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