CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI COUSCOUS WITH SALSA

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Couscous is one of the staple foods of the Maghreb (western North Africa). I am always experimenting & combining it with different flavors. I watched a friend whip this up for our lunch one day & it became my new favorite.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package couscous, Near East Brand Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil flavor

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir salsa ingredients together. Season to taste with salt & pepper, set aside.
  • Bring water to a boil and stir in oil, couscous & seasoning packet from box.
  • Cover, remove from heat & let stand while you prepare the chicken.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken & cook 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • Add the broccoli & cook while stirring 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp tender.
  • Fluff couscous with fork & stir into chicken & broccoli.
  • To serve, portion couscous on plates & top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 941.9, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 153.9, Carbohydrate 118.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 60.4

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