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Easy Chicken Couscous Salad

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Enjoy this refreshing Easy Chicken Couscous Salad packed with flavor! Ready in just 30 minutes—try it now for a satisfying meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth or water
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)
  • ½ red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt for dressing
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper for dressing

Instructions

  1. Bring the chicken broth or water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat. Cover the pot and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While the couscous is cooking, season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, mint, and cilantro if using. Toss everything together gently.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. In a large bowl, combine fluffed couscous with chopped vegetables. Add sliced chicken on top. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Enjoy your Easy Chicken Couscous Salad immediately or chill it in the fridge for later!

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