Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers
Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers balances tender chicken and fluffy couscous with crisp bell peppers, bright lime, and warm cumin for a fresh, aromatic bite. A hint of white wine adds depth, while olives and green onions bring a savory finish. Serve it warm for a cozy weeknight dinner or chill it for a refreshing make-ahead lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook the couscous pasta as directed on the package, using chicken broth as the liquid. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, and garlic; stir to mix, then add the chicken. Simmer over low heat until the liquid has evaporated and the chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and combine it in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion, and couscous. Garnish each serving with a few black olives.
- Calories 371.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 25.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.6 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 53.54 mg Moderate
- Sodium 466.22 mg High
- Fiber 4.6 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.09 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 117.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate
- Potassium 596.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 141.81 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 38.28 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Couscous. Each serving provides about 371.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers?
- It is a Moroccan salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Couscous, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 371.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Couscous Chicken Salad with Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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