NORTH AFRICAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS

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Make and share this North African Chicken and Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories African

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chopped chopped ready-to-eat roasted boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
2 cups chopped peeled cucumbers
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
sliced green onion (optional)

Steps:

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous and raisins.
Remove from heat.
Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.
Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well.
Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 205.9, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 18.1, Protein 7.3

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