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    LordofChicken,ReturnofCouscous


    Source of Recipe


    2004 Best Picture Inspired Recipes

    Recipe Introduction


    Top servings with a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired

    List of Ingredients




    1 1⁄2 cups water
    3⁄4 tsp salt
    1 cup instant couscous
    2 carrots, chopped
    2 scallions, sliced
    1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
    1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
    3⁄4 tsp freshly ground pepper
    10 1⁄2 oz sliced roast chicken
    1 Tbsp thin strips fresh mint

    Recipe



    1. Bring water and 1⁄8 tsp salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in couscous, return to a boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; fluff with a fork. Stir in carrots, scallions and cranberries.

    2. Whisk oil, vinegar, remaining salt and the pepper in a small bowl to blend. Stir into couscous mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle with mint; serve warm.


 

 

 


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