Best 10 Dilled Couscous Salad With Chicken Recipes

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Dilled couscous salad with chicken is a delectable dish that offers a vibrant blend of flavors and textures. Originating from the Mediterranean region, this salad features fluffy couscous, tender chicken, and a refreshing dressing infused with the aromatic herb, dill. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this versatile salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its delightful combination of savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

20-MINUTE CHICKEN THIGHS AND COUSCOUS WITH DILL



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Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts is a smart way to make sure the meat stays moist and flavorful. And we love the way grape tomatoes soften under the heat of the broiler, adding more juicy goodness to the chicken. Lots of lemon, plus dill and oregano, give the dish a Greek feel.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 1/4 cups couscous
1 cup loosely packed dill fronds, chopped
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes, each pierced halfway through with a paring knife
Zest of 2 lemons, plus juice of 3 lemons, plus 1 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium Persian cucumbers, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack about 4 inches away from the broiler heat source, and preheat. Bring 1 1/2 cups water, the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a covered medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, quickly stir in the couscous and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the dill, cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, toss the chicken, tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together on a rimmed baking sheet. Unfold the chicken thighs so they're covered with the marinade, and lay them as flat as possible. Broil until the chicken is cooked through and browned, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pan and flipping the tomatoes and chicken halfway through.
  • Transfer two chicken thighs and a few tomatoes to each plate. Stir the pan juices into the dilled couscous. Place 1 1/4 cups of couscous on each plate, and top with a scoop of chopped cucumbers, a dollop of yogurt and a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 195 milligrams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 5 grams

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN



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A light, lemony dressing perfectly coats tiny pearls of couscous and flavorful baked chicken in this Middle Eastern-inspired salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup uncooked couscous
Water
1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Cook couscous in water as directed on package. Cool uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • In large bowl, combine all remaining salad ingredients. Add cooked couscous; toss gently to mix.
  • In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line shallow baking pan with foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine honey, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; blend well. Place chicken breast halves in sprayed foil-lined pan. Spread chicken with half of honey-mustard mixture.
  • Bake at 425°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
  • To serve, arrange salad on individual serving plates. Cut chicken crosswise into slices; arrange on top of salads. Drizzle remaining honey-mustard mixture over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 21 g

LEMON DILL COUSCOUS



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Mary Jo Welch adds a touch of lemon and a hint of dill to dress up her couscous with flavorful results! The Brandon, Manitoba cook enjoys serving this as a low-fat side to most any full-flavored meat entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup uncooked plain couscous
3-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Follow couscous package directions for 2 servings, adding salt to the water and omitting the oil or butter from the first step. Stir in the couscous, lemon juice and dill. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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.

DILL CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Dill Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breasts, precooked and diced
1 onion, diced
6 celery ribs, diced
3 tablespoons dill
1 cup mayonnaise
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken, onion, and celery in a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • In a smaller bowl mix mayonnaise and dill.
  • Stir mayonnaise mixture into chicken and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on bread or with crackers.
  • * You can add more or less mayo to your liking.
  • ** We like alot of dill flavor so we use fresh dill. You can also adjust this amount to your liking.

DILLED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups couscous
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons currants
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and salt to boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and cool slightly.
  • Combine orange juice, vinegar, oil and orange peel in large bowl. Mix in couscous. Refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Add chicken, green onions, currants and dill to couscous in bowl. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

ITALIAN CHICKEN-COUSCOUS SALAD



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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this hearty chicken and couscous salad - perfect for Italian meals!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, red pepper, onions and mushrooms, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free creamy Italian dressing (3/4 cup)
Lettuce leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat broth to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Mix couscous, vegetables and chicken in large bowl. Pour dressing over mixture; toss lightly to coat. Line 6 salad plates with lettuce. Spoon salad onto lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 620 mg

LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SPINACH, SCALLIONS, AND DILL



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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Spinach     Chill     Vegan     Couscous     Dill     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups water
a 10-ounce box couscous (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small bunch spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed thoroughly, spun dry, and shredded fine (about 2 cups)
3 large scallions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, cover 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and cool couscous completely. Stir in spinach, scallions, and dill and chill salad, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh dill. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can cook it in a skillet over medium heat until it is cooked through.
  • You can use any type of cucumber you like in this salad. English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, and Kirby cucumbers are all good choices.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, you can use another type of cheese that you like, such as goat cheese or crumbled blue cheese.
  • This salad is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Dilled couscous salad with chicken is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. This salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

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