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Hot Moroccan Chicken Salad

this easy grilled chicken is combined with a colorful tomatoes, peppers and olives, and drizzled with a spicy cumin, paprika and ground red pepper dressing. best served on a bed of fluffy couscous to soak up all the fabulous flavors.

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Ingredients

  • water
  • couscous
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • garlic
  • fresh lemon juice
  • fresh cilantro
  • white wine vinegar
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • ground red pepper
  • red onion
  • yellow pepper
  • cherry tomatoes
  • olive

Preparation

  1. 1prepare grill or preheat broiler and broiler pan
  2. 2bring water to boil in saucepan
  3. 3stir in couscous and teaspoon salt
  4. 4remove from heat and cover
  5. 5rub oil over chicken
  6. 6mix garlic with teaspoon salt and press with side of knife to form a paste
  7. 7set aside teaspoon paste in a large bowl for dressing
  8. 8rub remaining paste over chicken
  9. 9grill chicken until cooked through , about 6-7 minutes
  10. 10dressing: combine remaining garlic paste and all ingredients except oil and red onion in a bowl
  11. 11gradually whisk in oil , and then stir in onion
  12. 12toss dressing in yellow pepper , tomatoes and olives
  13. 13fluff couscous with fork and spoon onto serving plates
  14. 14arrange grilled chicken on couscous
  15. 15spoon vegetables and dressing around chicken