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Grilled Lemon Chicken and Moroccan Couscous Salad

from bon appetit august 2008. the prep time includes 3 hour marinating time.

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Ingredients

  • low sodium chicken broth
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • ground ginger
  • garlic cloves
  • salt
  • ground turmeric
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground cumin
  • couscous
  • raisins
  • cucumber
  • red bell pepper
  • carrot
  • green beans
  • lemon peel
  • fresh lemon juice
  • ground black pepper
  • boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Preparation

  1. 1for couscous:
  2. 2bring chicken broth , 1 tablespoon oil , ginger , garlic , 1 teaspoon salt , turmeric , cinnamon , and cumin to boil in heavy large saucepan
  3. 3stir in couscous and remove from heat
  4. 4scatter raisins over , cover , and let stand until couscous softens , about 10 minutes
  5. 5fluff couscous with fork , breaking up any lumps with finger
  6. 6transfer couscous to large bowl
  7. 7add cucumber , red bell pepper , carrot , green beans , and lemon peel
  8. 8whisk remaining 1 tablespoon oil , 1 teaspoon salt , and lemon juice in small bowl
  9. 9add to couscous
  10. 10toss to coat
  11. 11season to taste with salt and pepper
  12. 12do ahead: can be made 1 day ahead
  13. 13cover and chill
  14. 14bring to room temperature before serving
  15. 15for chicken:
  16. 16place 2 1 / 2 tablespoons oil , lemon juice , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , and 1 / 2 teaspoon pepper in large resealable plastic bag
  17. 17add chicken and seal bag , releasing any excess air
  18. 18turn several times to coat