Chicken And Fruit Couscous Salad Recipes

LEMON HERB CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
• Whisk 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl to make dressing.
• Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing on top. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Place 3 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl; stir in sugar. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add feta cheese and toss again.
• Drizzle remaining dressing over couscous and fold in olives. Divide couscous among 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts and place on top. Serve tomato salad on the side. Sprinkle parsley over each plate.

FRUITY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CHICKEN AND FRUIT COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• If using frozen fruit, preheat the oven to 350.
• Cook the couscous: in a large pot, heat water and chicken broth until boiling. Add the chicken bouillon cube and the couscous and stir. Season with pepper. Place a lid on the couscous and continue to simmer until all of the liquid is fully absorbed, about 35 minutes.
• While the couscous is cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. Combine yogurt, vanilla extract, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl and stir until combined. Place in the fridge until use.
• Now prepare your fruit: If you are using fresh fruit, clean it and remove any stems/pith. If you are using frozen fruit, place it on parchment paper and heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, turning once.
• When the couscous is done, pour it into a large bowl and break up any clumps. Add your sliced cooked chicken thighs to the bowl and your fruit. Toss to combine and serve with a dollop of yogurt sauce.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKEN & FRUIT

Steps:

• Bring water and 1/4 cup dressing to boil in small saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.
• Place couscous in large bowl. Add chicken, oranges, grapes and apples; mix lightly. Mix mayo and remaining dressing until blended. Add to couscous mixture; toss to coat.
• Serve on lettuce leaves.

COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain liquid from fruit salad and reserve.
• In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup reserved fruit juices, cornstarch, gingerroot and vinegar; blend well with wire whisk.
• Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Refrigerate to cool slightly.
• Add water to the remaining fruit juices to make 1-1/2 cups; place in medium saucepan.
• Bring to boil over medium heat. STir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Refrigerate 10-15 minutes to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine fruit salad, chicken, mango and grapes. Add slightly cooled dressing; toss gently to coat.
• Line serving platter with spinach leaves.
• Spoon cooled couscous evenly over spinach.
• Top with fruit and chicken mixture.
• Sprinkle with coconut, if using.

CINNAMON CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, skin side down, and cook until skin is brown, about 8 minutes. Turn chicken and transfer skillet to oven. Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil.
• Add onion to drippings in same skillet; sauté onion over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add dried fruit and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ginger; stir to coat. Add broth; bring to boil. Remove skillet from heat, stir in couscous and 1 teaspoon mint. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Season couscous to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mound couscous on platter; place chicken atop couscous. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon mint and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SEASONAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
• Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
• Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.