Skinny Chutney Chicken Salad With Couscous Recipes

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic; mix all together and add chicken. Simmer over low heat until all liquid has evaporated and chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove chicken from skillet and mix in a large bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion and couscous. Garnish with a few black olives per serving.

SKINNY CHUTNEY CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to boiling. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous lightly with a fork.
• In a medium bowl, combine mango chutney, olive oil, and salad dressing. Add chicken, raisins, chopped cucumber, and cooked couscous. Toss to coat.
• Serve with cucumber spears.

CHUTNEY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; place in a large skillet and add 1/2 inch of water. Simmer, covered, over medium-low heat until chicken is opaque throughout, 15 to 20 minutes; remove chicken from skillet. When cool enough to handle, shred chicken with fingers, discarding skin and bones; chill until room temperature.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, chutney, and mustard.
• Add chicken, scallions, and raisins; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

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 & CHUTNEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, milk and curry until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, onions and cranberries. Drizzle with yogurt dressing and toss to coat. Fold in mango chutney. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN, COUSCOUS, AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in processor until smooth. Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl.
• Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates. Serve, passing dressing separately.
• Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

CHUTNEY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss chicken, bell pepper, raisins, celery and onions in large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise and chutney in small bowl until blended.
• Add to salad; toss to evenly coat.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.
• Line 4 individual plates with lettuce leaves; top with salad.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cook couscous (or quinoa) according to package directions. Stir in cumin and parsley and salt to taste. Let cool to room temperature. To toast walnuts, heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add walnuts and shake or stir 6 or 7 minutes, until lightly browned. In a bowl, toss chicken, grapes, juices, basil, and curry and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange arugula on 4 plates and divide couscous among them. Top with chicken mixture and drizzle remaining liquid over salads. Sprinkle salads with walnuts.

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer chicken in stock in a large skillet until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Strain stock and return to skillet.
• Bring stock to a boil and stir in couscous slowly.
• Mix well, cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand until all of the stock is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
• Once cool, remove to a large bowl.
• Remove chicken from bone and cut up into small pieces.
• Add to bowl with couscous.
• Mix in tomato, green onions, garbanzo beans, red pepper, currants and parsley.
• Dressing: Blend lemon juice, oil, garlic, cumin, curry powder and Tabasco in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mix dressing with couscous mixture and toss well.
• Refrigerate before serving, one hour up to one day.
• Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts just before serving.