Couscous Chicken Salad 🥗
Overview:
- Name: Couscous Chicken Salad
- Source: “Simply Classic” by The Junior League of Seattle
- Description: This delightful recipe is perfect for hot summer days. Prepare it in the morning, and dinner is ready whenever you are! Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste. It serves more than six people and makes a large amount, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep.
- Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 729.2
- Fat: 31.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 51.2mg
- Sodium: 499.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 81g
- Fiber: 8.1g
- Sugar: 12.8g
- Protein: 32.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Chicken breast halves |
| 4 | Couscous |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Green onions |
| 3 | Garbanzo beans |
| 1 | Red bell pepper |
| 1/2 | Dried currant |
| 1/2 | Parsley |
| 1/4 | Lemon juice |
| 1/2 | Olive oil |
| 6 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Cumin |
| 1/4 | Curry powder |
| 1/4 | Tabasco sauce |
| Salt | |
| Fresh ground pepper | |
| Pine nuts |
Instructions:
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Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, simmer chicken in stock until cooked through, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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Prepare Couscous: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Strain the stock and return it to the skillet. Bring the stock to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous. Mix well, cover, and remove from heat. Let it stand until all the stock is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the couscous is cool, transfer it to a large bowl. Remove chicken from the bone and cut it into small pieces. Add the chicken to the bowl with couscous. Mix in tomatoes, green onions, garbanzo beans, red bell pepper, dried currants, and parsley.
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Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, blend lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, curry powder, and Tabasco sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss well to combine.
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Chill: Refrigerate the salad before serving, allowing it to chill for at least one hour, up to one day.
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Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad for an added crunch and flavor.
Tips:
- Customize: Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences. You can add more currants for extra sweetness or omit the chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Make Ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for meal prep or potlucks.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Variations: Experiment with different vegetables or add-ins to create your own unique version of this couscous salad.
Enjoy this refreshing Couscous Chicken Salad on a hot summer day or anytime you’re craving a healthy and flavorful meal!
