Couscous Chicken Salad
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced green onion
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add chicken; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Remove chicken using a slotted spoon; set aside.
- Cool slightly, and coarsely chop.
- While chicken cools, add couscous to broth; stir well.
- Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
- Place couscous in a large bowl; cool completely.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in basil and next 5 ingredients (basil through garlic).
- Add chopped chicken, tomatoes, onions, and chickpeas; toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
chicken broth, chicken breasts, couscous, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic, tomatoes, green onion, chickpeas
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/couscous-chicken-salad-232753 (may not work)