Warm Chicken and Couscous Salad with Almonds Recipe

Name: Warm Chicken and Couscous Salad with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup couscous; 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons dried currants; One 3 1/2-pound roasted chicken, meat shredded; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup couscous
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons dried currants
One 3 1/2-pound roasted chicken, meat shredded
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
2
Add the shallot and cook over high heat until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the couscous.
4
Add the stock and currants and bring to a boil.
5
Cover the saucepan, remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
6
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
7
Add the chicken, parsley, almonds, lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
8
Season with salt and pepper, toss well and serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 shallot, coarsely chopped, 3/4 cup couscous, 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth, and more.

Yes, Warm Chicken and Couscous Salad with Almonds 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.

Warm Chicken and Couscous Salad with Almonds

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