Best 8 Chicken Salad With Couscous Recipes

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Chicken salad with couscous is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of tender chicken, fluffy couscous, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing is sure to tantalize your taste buds. And because this dish is so versatile, you can easily customize it to your own liking by adding different vegetables, herbs, and spices. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying chicken salad with couscous that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal." Linda Baggett - Arcata, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS



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I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!

Provided by Christian Booher

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into large chunks
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup pitted black olives

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 633.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SESAME CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD



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I grow lots of the ingredients needed in this recipe. Fresh-tasting and crunchy, it's a perfect summer salad. Try leaving out the chicken and mixing the veggies with the couscous for a fun side dish. -Tari Ambler of Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in green onions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Place pea pods in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and steam 2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl; add chicken, red pepper and zucchini., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, apple juice concentrate, water, canola oil, ginger, pepper and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Shake well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     Poultry     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Grapefruit     Walnut     Healthy     Grape     Couscous     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup regular or whole-wheat couscous, or quinoa
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
8 oz smoked boneless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 bunch arugula (about 2 cups packed), coarse stems discarded

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.

CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 chicken legs
4 ounces yogurt
1 tablespoon Tandoori spices
18 ounces couscous
2 cups water
2 ounces butter
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken in yogurt and Tandoori spices. Brown in frying pan and finish in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes. Boil water and pour over couscous that has been lightly toasted in a saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the couscous, as it absorbs the water add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Place couscous on a plate and top with the roasted chicken including the juices from the pan.

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD



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From Cooking Light. Posted for Zaar World Tour III North Africa. Needs to chill 2 hrs. or overnight.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced green onion
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add chicken; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Remove chicken using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Cool slightly, and coarsely chop.
  • While chicken cools, add couscous to broth; stir well.
  • Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Place couscous in a large bowl; cool completely.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in basil and next 5 ingredients (basil through garlic).
  • Add chopped chicken, tomatoes, onions, and chickpeas; toss gently to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN, COUSCOUS, AND VEGETABLES



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     No-Cook     Mayonnaise     Parmesan     Dried Fruit     Basil     Arugula     Fall     Couscous     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1 cup mayonnaise
1 shallot, halved
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Asiago cheese*
1/3 cup dried currants
1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1 10-ounce package plain couscous, cooked according to package instructions (about 5 cups)
3 cups coarsely chopped arugula
1 pound plum tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
2 grilled chicken breast halves, diced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)

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.

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe comes from "Simply Classic" by The Junior League of Seattle. It is great for hot summer days, fix it in the morning and dinner is ready whenever you are. I double the amount of currants called for and sometimes leave out the chicken, it is equally good with or without it. It says it serves 6, but I find it serves much more than that, it makes a large amount! The one hour cooking time is for the minimum chill time.

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 chicken breast halves, skinned
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups couscous
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup dried currant
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.2, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 499.2, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 32.7

Tips for Making Chicken Salad with Couscous:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful chicken, tender couscous, and crisp vegetables will make all the difference in your salad.
  • Cook the chicken perfectly: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so be careful not to overcook it. For tender, juicy chicken, cook it to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Fluff the couscous before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make the salad light and airy.
  • Let the salad cool before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together and the salad will be easier to serve.
  • Experiment with different variations: There are many ways to customize chicken salad with couscous. Try adding different vegetables, nuts, or fruits. You can also use different types of dressing, such as a lemon vinaigrette or a yogurt dressing.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with couscous is a delicious, versatile salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its protein-packed chicken, fiber-rich couscous, and colorful vegetables, this salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal.

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