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Jewelled Giant Couscous with Grilled Chicken Skewers

This colourful couscous salad is like sunshine on a plate. Serve with simply marinated grilled chicken skewers for an easy and healthy meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 561 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 200 g | 7oz cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 85 g | 3oz giant couscous
  • 1 orange bell pepper finely diced
  • half red onion peeled and finely chopped
  • seeds from 1/2 large pomegranate
  • 2 large handfuls fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 10 fresh basil leaves roughly torn
  • 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • pinch ground all spice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the chicken
  • 2 large skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tbsp date nectar or runny honey
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • a little rapeseed canola oil to wipe grill rack
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. If using wood skewers, soak 6 (you may only need 4) in cold water and set aside. Mix the chicken, date syrup, soy sauce, pomegranate molasses and minced garlic in a bowl and season well with salt and pepper. Leave to marinate while you prepare the couscous.
  2. Boil the couscous for 8-10 minutes until al dente (or follow packet instructions). Rinse, drain and set aside to cool.
  3. Put the tomatoes, onion, pepper, pomegranate seeds, spinach and basil leaves in a large bowl.
  4. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic clove together, add to the bowl and toss everything together.
  5. Stir in the couscous, sprinkle with the ground allspice, season well with salt and pepper and set aside – the salad can be made an hour or two in advance and kept in the fridge.
  6. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Thread the chicken on the skewers. Wipe a little oil over the grill rack and then cook the skewers for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. For added gloss, drain any marinade juices into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for a few minutes until you have a sticky glaze. Brush over the skewers before serving.

Notes

  • Although I have served this with grilled chicken the salad would happily accompany any number of grilled meat or fish dishes. Keep it vegetarian by serving it with grilled halloumi.

Nutrition Information

Calories 561kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 1250mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2619IU (52%) Vitamin C 102mg (113%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 561

% Daily Value*

Calories 561kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Potassium 1250mg 27%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2619IU 52%
Vitamin C 102mg 113%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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