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Chicken Salad with Couscous and Oranges

A simple and healthy salad using leftover roast chicken, couscous, fresh oranges, and pea shoots with a citrus dressing.

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Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 526.2 kcals 1052.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.9 grams 109.8 grams
Fat 21.3 grams 42.6 grams
Protein 29.1 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
2
piece
Orange
Juice only
1
piece
Orange
Left whole to be peeled and chopped
GrainsCereals
100
g
Couscous
2 large handfuls
Meat
150
g
Chicken Meat
Handful, from a leftover organic roast chicken
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
To taste, freshly ground
1
handful
Chives
Chopped fresh
1
handful
Basil
Fresh leaves
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
Fruity variety, couple glugs
Vegetables
1
handful
Pea Shoots

Steps

  • Place couscous in a bowl and cover with boiling water by 2 cm.
  • Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the couscous and let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Peel and chunk the remaining orange, removing the skin and pith.
  • Gently mix the orange chunks, chicken, and herbs into the couscous.
  • Top two plates of pea shoots with the prepared chicken couscous salad.