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Lemon Couscous Chicken Recipe - South Beach Diet Recipe Phase 2

From The South Beach Diet by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (Ballantine Books), for About.com

Fast and easy, this low calorie recipe uses cooked chicken, boxed couscous, broccoli, and lemon for a tasty meal you can prepare ahead and serve cold. It's just as good hot off the stove. Feel free to substitute cooked turkey for chicken.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 pkg Near East Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous mix
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 Tbsp)
  • 1/4 tsp lemon peel

Preparation:

In a large skillet, bring the water, olive oil, broccoli, and contents of the spice sack from the couscous mix to a boil. Stir in the couscous, chicken, lemon juice, and lemon peel.

Remove from the heat. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with a fork. Chill well, and serve cold.

Yield: 4 servings

Per Serving: 311 cal, 24 g pro, 39 g carb, 7 g fat, 1 g sat. fat, 45 mg chol, 3 g fiber, 476 mg sodium

Recipe from: The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (Ballantine Books)
Copyright 2003 by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. Reprinted with express written permission.

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