Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped (optional); 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas or 1 1/2 cups snow peas; 3/4 cup broccoli floret; 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas or 1 1/2 cups snow peas
3/4 cup broccoli floret
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1
In a small saucepan, combine broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil and bring to a boil.
2
Place couscous in large bowl and stir in boiling broth. Cover and let stand 5-8 minutes. Fluff with fork.
3
Stir in green onions and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
4
Steam peas one minute. Add broccoli and steam 2 more minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water and drain.
5
Add chicken, peas and broccoli to couscous.
6
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, pepper and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Blend into couscous mixture.
7
Mix in toasted almonds and sesame seeds immediately before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
8
Variation: Substitute bulgur for couscous. Allow to stand in boiling liquid, covered, for 30 minutes.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 cup uncooked couscous, and more.

Yes, Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad 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!

Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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