Super Quick Orange Chicken with Couscous
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Can you tell I have a lot of couscous in the pantry that I’m trying to use up? :)
This was a super late, super quick meal I brought together after a super long day. I realize the idea is not that different then yesterdays One Pot Chicken with Mango and Couscous but I thought I’d share anyway and show you how versatile this type of dish is.
The formula is simple… especially for 1 serving… 3-4 ounces of your favorite protein. Brown it. Add some flavorful liquid (juice or broth about 1/4 cup) and any spices you like. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous (1/4 cup). Cover, remove from heat. wait 5 minutes and eat! Of course if you have fresh veggies add them too! I’m just all out. :(
Seriously… how simple is that? Here’s the flavor combo I put together tonight. 
- 4 oz raw boneless chicken breast
- 1 medium orange juiced (or about 1/4 cup orange juice)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Couscous
(55g)
Brown the chicken in a small pot with a bit of non-stick cooking spray. Juice the orange and add it to the pot along with the soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil, add the couscous, cover and remove from the heat.
Wait 5 minutes then enjoy!
| Servings | Amt per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | entire recipe | ||
| Calories | Fat | Fiber | WWPs |
| 385 | 3g | 7g | 7 |
| Sugar | Sat Fat | Carbs | Protein |
| 11g | 0g | 54g | 35g |
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That looks awesome! I’ll definitely be trying it. LOVE couscous.
Great recipe Roni. That would work really well with Quinoa. I can’t wait to try it
I have been so inspired by your couscous recipes last night I tried one of my own. I prepared as you do, but I used chicken, roasted red cherry tomatoes (that I roasted myself) and low fat feta cheese, I used greek seasoning and chicken stock for the couscous and flavoring on the chicken. I topped it with a little fresh greek oregano and had a side of home made pita chips with it, it was yummy! Thanks for the inspiration! Now I’m excited to play with couscous again! :)
Made this tonight and my kids LOVED it. Easy, tasty and healthy – I will be making this again and trying it with other flavors. Thank you!!
Ok, this one is a keeper! Question, I’ve used couscous before but I don’t believe it was “whole wheat”? Is there a difference? Taste difference? Point difference? etc? This is not only so easy but soooo delish sounding! I cannot wait to shop so I can get the stuff to do it!
Bev – I have only ever made whole grain. :) It’s the same as regular pasta vs whole wheat. As in regular couscous is made from stripped flour and whole grain couscous is made from 100% whole grain flour. Either is fine I just choose whole grain whenever possible.
This might be a silly question but I was just wondering (because I’ve never made couscous before) do you cook the couscous separate before adding it to the recipe, or just throw it in the pan dry?
Amy – Totally NOT a silly question. The couscous does go in dry and then it soaks up the liquid. I should have been more clear.
Hope that helps!
Yes! Thank you!