Best 4 Chicken And Broccoli Couscous With Salsa Recipes
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we dive into the enticing world of chicken and broccoli couscous with salsa. This flavorful and wholesome dish, a perfect fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine, promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Bursting with vibrant colors and exciting textures, this recipe combines succulent chicken, tender broccoli, fluffy couscous, and the tangy zest of salsa, creating a culinary symphony that will have you coming back for seconds. So, let's gather the ingredients and uncover the secrets of this tantalizing dish, transforming your kitchen into a culinary haven.
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BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI COUSCOUS
This quick-fix recipe uses an ingenious shortcut: The broccoli cooks right along with the couscous. Just add a healthy vegetable side. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in vinegar, honey and Italian seasoning; heat through., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth, garlic powder and pepper to a boil. Stir in broccoli and couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Stir in cheese. Serve chicken with couscous.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI COUSCOUS WITH SALSA
Couscous is one of the staple foods of the Maghreb (western North Africa). I am always experimenting & combining it with different flavors. I watched a friend whip this up for our lunch one day & it became my new favorite.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir salsa ingredients together. Season to taste with salt & pepper, set aside.
- Bring water to a boil and stir in oil, couscous & seasoning packet from box.
- Cover, remove from heat & let stand while you prepare the chicken.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
- Add chicken & cook 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
- Add the broccoli & cook while stirring 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp tender.
- Fluff couscous with fork & stir into chicken & broccoli.
- To serve, portion couscous on plates & top with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 941.9, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 153.9, Carbohydrate 118.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 60.4
CHICKEN WITH SALSA AND COUSCOUS
I made this using Pace Picante Sauce but any salsa will do, I also added in 2 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes for some heat.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- While couscous or rice is cooking heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add in almonds; cook 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove almonds from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside.
- Add garlic; cook 30 seconds then add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning once.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salsa, and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Add to chicken; mix well.
- Reduce heat to medium; cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until fork-tender or until the juices run clear stirring occasionally.
- Stir in almonds.
- Serve chicken with cooked coucous or rice.
BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Made up. Serve with rice.
Provided by Jeri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 3307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables and herbs whenever possible.
- If you don't have any shallots on hand, you can substitute a small onion.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- If you like your couscous with a bit more bite, cook it for a minute or two less.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt to the couscous for a bright, tangy flavor.
- Serve the couscous with a side of your favorite salsa or hot sauce.
Conclusion:
This chicken and broccoli couscous with salsa is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is also a healthy and well-balanced meal that is perfect for a busy family. The couscous is light and fluffy, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the broccoli is crisp-tender. The salsa adds a bright, tangy flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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