Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot Or Cold) Recipe

Name: Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot Or Cold)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 vegetable stock cube, dissolved in 14 fl.ozs. boiling water; 6 ounces couscous; 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 4 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and diced; 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced; salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the dressing; 2/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 vegetable stock cube, dissolved in 14 fl.ozs. boiling water
6 ounces couscous
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
4 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and diced
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the dressing
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1
Mix together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss in the dressing, seasoning well with salt and black pepper.
2
Pre-heat a non-stick wok or deep non-stick saucepan. Using a slotted spoon, lift the chicken from the dressing and dry-fry it for 8-10 mins until completely sealed and cooked.
3
Add the garlic, coriander and turmeric and continue to cook for 2 minutes Add the broth and dressing and bring to the boil.
4
Gradually add the couscous, stirring well. Cover with a lid, remove from the heat and allow to stand for 1min.
5
Remove the lid and, using 2 forks, fluff up the couscous grains. Add the herbs, tomato and cucumber and mix well, seasoning to taste.
6
Pile into a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil and orange wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot Or Cold) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot Or Cold)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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