Cold Chicken Couscous

17/11/2023

Cold chicken couscous is a versatile and refreshing dish, ideal for the summer. It is a recipe that combines Mediterranean flavors with a touch of exoticism and can be easily adapted to suit your tastes or dietary needs. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

200 g of couscous (pre-cooked)
200 ml of chicken broth or hot water
1 chicken breast
Extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon of turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables of your choice (for example, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers)
Fresh aromatic herbs (mint, parsley, coriander)
Black or green olives

Preparation

Prepare the couscous following the instructions on the package. Usually, this involves pouring the chicken broth or hot water over the couscous into a bowl, covering with a plate or lid, and letting it stand for about 5 minutes. After that, fluff it with a fork, adding a drizzle of olive oil.
Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and turmeric and cook. You can pan-fry it with a bit of oil or bake it in the oven.
Once cooked, let the chicken cool and then chop it into small pieces or shred it.
Wash and cut the vegetables of your choice into uniformly sized pieces for a crunchy and colorful salad.
In the bowl with the cooled couscous, add the chicken, vegetables, a pinch of salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Mix all the ingredients well, and finally, add the chopped fresh aromatic herbs and olives.
Let it rest in the refrigerator before serving, so the flavors can meld together.

Interesting Facts

Couscous is a traditional dish from North Africa and is very versatile. For an even more aromatic variant, you can add dried fruit such as raisins or dates for a sweet and savory contrast.

Remember that you can customize this dish as you like: for example, if you are vegetarian, you can replace the chicken with chickpeas or other legumes for protein. If you cannot find all the ingredients or would like advice on possible substitutions, do not hesitate to ask me!