Couscous Salad with Honey-Mustard Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Couscous Salad with Honey-Mustard Chicken
120 min.
4
437kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition? Our Couscous Salad with Honey-Mustard Chicken is the answer! This vibrant salad is not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. With a refreshing combination of seedless red grapes, crunchy slivered almonds, and zesty green onions, each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.

The star of this dish is the succulent honey-mustard chicken, which is marinated to perfection and baked until fork-tender. The sweet and tangy glaze complements the nutty couscous, creating a harmonious blend that is both satisfying and nourishing. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a side dish for a gathering, or a main course that impresses, this recipe fits the bill.

Ready in just 120 minutes, this meal serves four and is perfect for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a culinary masterpiece that will not only please your palate but also nourish your body!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup couscous uncooked
  • serving water 
  • cup grapes red seedless cut in half
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Cook couscous in water as directed on package. Cool uncovered for 20 minutes.
  2. In large bowl, combine all remaining salad ingredients.
  3. Add cooked couscous; toss gently to mix.
  4. In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well.
  5. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
  6. Heat oven to 425°F. Line shallow baking pan with foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine honey, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; blend well.
  7. Place chicken breast halves in sprayed foil-lined pan.
  8. Spread chicken with half of honey-mustard mixture.
  9. Bake at 425°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
  10. To serve, arrange salad on individual serving plates.
  11. Cut chicken crosswise into slices; arrange on top of salads.
  12. Drizzle remaining honey-mustard mixture over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories437kcal
Protein27.69%
Fat28.53%
Carbs43.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.32
Glycemic Load
25.25
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.997825912807%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.38mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:437.29kcal
21.86%
Fat:13.98g
21.51%
Saturated Fat:1.96g
12.24%
Carbohydrates:48.28g
16.09%
Net Carbohydrates:44.6g
16.22%
Sugar:19.61g
21.79%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:990.52mg
43.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.54g
61.08%
Vitamin B3:13.36mg
66.81%
Selenium:40.49µg
57.85%
Vitamin B6:0.94mg
47.25%
Phosphorus:348.67mg
34.87%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.76%
Vitamin K:23.47µg
22.35%
Vitamin B5:2.13mg
21.3%
Vitamin E:3.11mg
20.75%
Potassium:648.71mg
18.53%
Magnesium:73.12mg
18.28%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.44%
Fiber:3.67g
14.7%
Copper:0.26mg
13.14%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.83%
Vitamin C:8.06mg
9.76%
Iron:1.58mg
8.76%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.73%
Folate:21.51µg
5.38%
Calcium:53.09mg
5.31%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Vitamin A:131.5IU
2.63%