Chicken and Toasted Couscous Salad
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. toasted couscous
- 1/4 C. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 C. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 C. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs. chopped, fresh parsley
- 2 Tbs. chopped, fresh cilantro
- 1/2 C. chopped red onion
- 1 C. halved cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 pint)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4-6 oz. each
- 1/2 C. chopped scallions
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the couscous and cook until tender, about 10 minutes (check package directions for specific cooking times). Drain and rinse with cold water. Whisk the lemon juice, lime juice and olive oil together in a large bowl. Mix in the couscous, herbs, onion and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill. Preheat the grill or a sauté pan to medium high. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or sauté the breasts until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn them over and cook an additional 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Place the warm chicken over the couscous salad and sprinkle with chopped scallions.
Yield: 6 servings
