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Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad Recipe

Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup couscous
3/4 lb cherry tomatoes
1/4 lb snap peas , thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken with the paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to plates.
Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl.
Add 1 cup hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Add the tomatoes, snap peas, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to combine.
Slice the chicken and serve with the couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.71 Kcal (1272 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.82g	20%
Cholesterol	25.09mg	8%
Sodium	148.62mg	6%
Potassium	438.55mg	9%
Total Carbs	33.62g	11%
Sugars	3.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.66g	15%
Protein	14.71g	29%
Vitamin C	22.1mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	27.5mg	153%
Calcium	34.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.97 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.87g	20%
Cholesterol	11.48mg	8%
Sodium	68mg	6%
Potassium	200.68mg	9%
Total Carbs	15.38g	11%
Sugars	1.8g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	15%
Protein	6.73g	29%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	12.6mg	153%
Calcium	15.7mg	3%

* 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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savory
bitter
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