Spiced Chicken & Couscous Recipe

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Spiced Chicken & Couscous
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
816
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To prepare the zucchini, cut into 3 inch logs and split lengthwise in halves. Trim out the soft seeded center. Cut the halves lengthwise into strips about 1/2 inch thick on the outside. For color variation, you can replace one of the zucchini with a yellow summer squash.
  2. Mix together the spices in a small bowl.
  3. Sprinkle 1/3 of the spice blend and rub into the chicken cubes.
  4. In a large saucepan bring the water, broth, hot sauce to a boil. Add in the remaining spice blend. Reduce to a high simmer and cook 3 minutes.
  5. Place the couscous in a covered bowl along with the lemon juice. Add 1 1/3 cups of the hot spiced broth from the saucepan and cover. Let it sit until you are ready to serve.
  6. Add the chicken and carrots to the simmering broth and cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook an additional 2 minutes. (I like my squash fairly crisp, if you prefer it more tender then add it a bit earlier. Just make sure the total cooking time is the same.) Add the currants or raisins and cook for a final minute.
  7. Using a fork fluff the couscous and place the grains on a serving plate.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, veggies and raisins to the top of the couscous. (Alternately, you can shape the couscous in a ring and place the meat and vegetables in the center.).
  9. Sprinkle almonds on top.
  10. Serve the spicy broth alongside. If you like a thicker sauce, quickly whisk in a bit of cornstarch or arrowroot into the broth and bring to a quick boil for a minute to thicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 815.79 Kcal (3416 kJ)
Calories from fat 504.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.05g 86%
Cholesterol 118.91mg 40%
Sodium 306.15mg 13%
Potassium 447.98mg 10%
Total Carbs 56.11g 19%
Sugars 2.5g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5.42g 22%
Protein 22.74g 45%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 114.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.99 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.79g 86%
Cholesterol 22.88mg 40%
Sodium 58.92mg 13%
Potassium 86.21mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.8g 19%
Sugars 0.48g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 22%
Protein 4.38g 45%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 10%
Calcium 22mg 11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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