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Spicy Chicken Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp jamaican jerk seasoning (such as spice islands)
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 (15.75-oz) can fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 (10-oz) box plain, uncooked couscous
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup dried sweet cherries
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tbsp sliced almonds

Directions:

Combine chicken and jerk seasoning in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake well. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add couscous, raisins, and cherries; stir well. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Combine orange juice and next 5 ingredients (orange juice through nutmeg) in a bowl; stir with a whisk. Pour over chicken mixture. Top with onions, cilantro, and almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1954.13 Kcal (8182 kJ)
Calories from fat	1036.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	115.2g	177%
Cholesterol	185.94mg	62%
Sodium	3685.94mg	154%
Potassium	1946.28mg	41%
Total Carbs	154.09g	51%
Sugars	46.39g	186%
Dietary Fiber	12.04g	48%
Protein	81.64g	163%
Vitamin C	46.9mg	78%
Iron	7.6mg	42%
Calcium	229.3mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.25 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.69g	177%
Cholesterol	22.1mg	62%
Sodium	438.07mg	154%
Potassium	231.31mg	41%
Total Carbs	18.31g	51%
Sugars	5.51g	186%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	48%
Protein	9.7g	163%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	78%
Iron	0.9mg	42%
Calcium	27.2mg	23%

* 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

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savory
bitter
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