SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for myself, I typically use a rotisserie chicken from the deli. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw mix; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Add green onions, 2 tablespoons dressing and couscous; heat through. Remove couscous from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add chicken and remaining dressing; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve over couscous; top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Winterlynn Worley
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasnain 900
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Hala Slaymen
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Roxana Aguilar
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Toslim Ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Ccool Video
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make it again.


Antonio O
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Samsung galaxy
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Moleboheng Lebo
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This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


White xxx
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This sesame chicken with couscous was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was fluffy and light. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. We will definitely be making this again!