North African Chicken and Couscous

This meal has a delicious blend of flavors and textures, it’s a healthy dinner, and it’s brimming with those irresistible deliciously spiced African flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

  • 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 3 cups chopped ready-to-eat boned chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)

  • 2 cups chopped peeled cucumber

  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous and raisins. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  • Combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.

  • Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Garnish with green onions, if desired.