
Moroccan chicken couscous salad
User Reviews
4.6
144 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Lunch
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Cuisine
Moroccan

Moroccan chicken couscous salad
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Meal prep made easy with this completely delicious Moroccan chicken couscous salad recipe. Make a big batch and feast all week long.
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Ingredients
For the couscous salad
- 3 cups couscous
- 4½ cups stock
- 2 cups Roasted Butternut Squash
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 1 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2-3 cups rocket/arugula chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
For the Moroccan chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- chilli flakes to taste
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Place the couscous in a large bowl then pour over the boiling hot stock. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes.
- When the couscous is cooked, fluff with a fork then add all the remaining salad ingredients and mix well together.
- To make the chicken, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 24 hours.
- Cook the chicken in a hot frying pan until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the couscous salad with the Moroccan chicken.
- For meal prep: Divide the salad and chicken into sealable containers and store in the fridge for the week ahead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1398mg
(58%)
Potassium
744mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
5890IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
47.8mg
(53%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Fat | 6g | 9% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
Sodium | 1398mg | 58% |
Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 13g | 26% |
Vitamin A | 5890IU | 118% |
Vitamin C | 47.8mg | 53% |
Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
144 reviews
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