couscous with chicken and artichokes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt, plain
  • 1 - tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1 jar artichoke hearts, marinated and drained
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 - chopped onion
  • 2 - garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 - red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock
  • 1.5 cups couscous
  • 1/3 cup currants
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, oil packed, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 - chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut in 1/2" strips

How To Make couscous with chicken and artichokes

  • Step 1
    In small bowl, combine yogurt, tomato and 1 tablespoon chives.
  • Step 2
    Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Cut artichoke pieces in half, set aside.
  • Step 4
    In large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Step 5
    Add onion and garlic; saute for 3 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add red pepper, saute for 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add chicken stock; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Step 8
    Stir in couscous, currants, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes.
  • Step 9
    Cover and remove from heat.
  • Step 10
    Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in large frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Step 12
    Remove and set aside.
  • Step 13
    In same frying pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon over medium high heat.
  • Step 14
    Add chicken and saute for 3 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  • Step 15
    Stir chicken, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste into couscous mixture.
  • Step 16
    Remove to platter and garnish with remaining chives.
  • Step 17
    Serve with yogurt mixture.

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