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Radicchio Couscous and Chicken Skewers

Radicchio Couscous and Chicken Skewers

25 min., ready in 40 min.
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For the Salad
1 cup Couscous
1 cup boiling water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small Zucchini
2 Tomatoes
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 cup canned chickpeas (drained)
salt (to taste)
peppers (to taste)
2 Tbsps lemon juice
4 Radicchio
Lemon wedge (for garnish)
cherry Tomatoes (for garnish)
For Chicken
16 ozs boneless, skinless Chicken breasts (cut into strips)
1 lemon (juiced)
salt (to taste)
peppers (to taste)
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Preparation
1.
For the Couscous Salad:
2.
In a medium saucepan bring water and olive oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous - remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
3.
Wash and finely dice the zucchini and tomatoes. Finely chop the parsley. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Mix all ingredients with the couscous. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Gently toss.
4.
When ready to serve fill the radicchio leaves with salad.
5.
For Chicken Kebabs:
6.
Wash the chicken, pat dry and cut into wide strips. Thread the chicken strips onto wooden skewers. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and marinate for 10 minutes.
7.
Using a gas or charcoal grill or broiler, grill the marinated kebabs for about 10 minutes, turning once.
8.
Serve the chicken kebabs on plates with the couscous salad. Garnish with lemon wedges and cherry tomatoes.
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This radicchio couscous is a great source of lean protein from the chicken and minerals like copper and zinc from the radicchio.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you don't have radicchio available, endive is a good substitute.

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