Zesty Chicken Couscous
Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and citrusy couscous work together in a symphony of flavors, making each bite a celebration of freshness and wellness.
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Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Can substitute for vegetable oil, avocado oil, or canola oil)
- 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 8 ounces Pearl Couscous
- ½ tsp Salt
- ÂĽ tsp Pepper
- ÂĽ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
- 2 cans Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- â…” cup Carrot (Chopped)
- 1 can Garbanzo Beans
- ½ cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and carrot and sauté until it becomes softened, typically taking about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken, couscous, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to the skillet; cook and stir until the chicken begins to brown.
- Add the chicken broth and juice of the lemon; cook, uncovered until chicken and couscous are tender.
- Stir in garbanzo beans and yogurt; heat thoroughly.
- Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.Â
Nutrition Facts
Zesty Chicken Couscous
Serving Size
6 g
Amount per 1 Serving
Calories
368
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
537
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin D
0.02
µg
0
%
Calcium
82
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
586
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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