Curried Chicken Couscous Recipe

Name: Curried Chicken Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp pine nuts; 2 tsp virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion; 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry whole-wheat couscous; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1/4 cup tart dried cherries, chopped; 1 cup diced cooked skinless dark-meat chicken; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp pine nuts
2 tsp virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry whole-wheat couscous
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 pinch cinnamon
1/4 cup tart dried cherries, chopped
1 cup diced cooked skinless dark-meat chicken
2 scallions, thinly sliced

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1. Toast pine nuts in a 400u00b0F oven for 2 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
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2. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add broth to saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
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3. Add couscous, salt, curry powder, cinnamon, and cherries. Stir well. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
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4. While couscous mixture is steaming, heat chicken in the microwave for 30 seconds on 50 percent power until just warmed. Fluff cooked couscous with a fork. Add chicken, scallions, and toasted pine nuts; toss well.
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Per serving: 454 cal, 14 g fat (3 g sat), 56 g carbs, 334 mg sodium, 12 g fiber, 28 g protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp pine nuts, 2 tsp virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion, 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Curried Chicken Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curried Chicken Couscous

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