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Margee Berry from Trout Lake, Washington
Citrus Chicken Couscous Fruit Salad



Keep It Cool Summer Recipe Challenge Second Place Winner!

Ingredients:3/4 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups whole wheat or plain un-cooked couscous
3 tablespoons mild olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Thai style sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 10 ounce package Tyson® Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast
1 cup diced apricots, peaches or nectarines (or combination)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup honey roasted almonds, chopped

Directions:

  1. In a large microwave safe bowl, mix together the orange juice (reserve 2 tablespoons for later) with the water. Microwave covered on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid is hot.
  2. Carefully remove mix from microwave and stir in the couscous. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside until all the liquid has absorbed. Remove plastic wrap and fluff with fork to cool. 
  3. Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice with the oil, vinegar, chili sauce, ginger and orange zest. 
  4. When couscous has cooled, add the diced chicken, fruit, green onion and almonds. 
  5. Pour the oil mixture over the couscous mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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