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

Vinesh Chand
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped bacon and avocado, which made it even more delicious.


okonji loveberry
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the salad was a bit bland.


Giovani Miranda
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the honey mustard dressing.


Ni Ard
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the flavors of the chicken, salad, and dressing all come together.


Sylvar Queen
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for a summer barbecue.


Ranti Aderanti
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing.


Tayyab Hussain
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing, and they didn't even notice the healthy vegetables.


penny “Penny cruiz” cruiz
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Pauline Barret
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, which gave it a nice crunch.


Abl Baba
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit bland and the salad was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Valentina Jokic
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salad was still good.


Salar Shoro
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of couscous, chicken, and vegetables, and the honey mustard dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


pascal thomas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is perfect, and the salad is always a hit at potlucks.


Gunvid The Viking
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This couscous salad with honey mustard chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the salad was light and refreshing. I especially loved the honey mustard dressing, which was the perfect complement to the chicken and