Couscous with Chicken and Artichokes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Couscous with Chicken and Artichokes

Recipe By : Vancouver Sun
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Poultry
Rice & Couscous Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup plain yogurt
1 tomato -- seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chives -- chopped and divided
salt and pepper
1 jar (170 ml) artichokes (marinated) -- quartered, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil -- divided
1 medium onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- chopped
1 medium red bell pepper -- chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/3 cup currants
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed -- drained and chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 whole chicken breasts without skin -- cut into strips

In small bowl, combine yoghurt, tomato a 1 tablespoon chives. Add salt and
peper to taste and set aside. Cut artichoke pieces in half,set aside.
In large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil. Add onion and garlic; saute
for 3 minutes. Add red pepper, saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock; cover
and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, currants, sun-dried tomatoes and
artichokes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast pinenuts in large frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes or until
lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
In same frying pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) over medium high heat.
Add chicken and saute for 3 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
Stir chicken, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste into couscous mixture.
Remove to platter and garnish with remaining chives. Serve with yoghurt
mixture.

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NOTES : First made 96-03-21. Very good.

To List Members:This is a very tasty -and easy - recipe to prepare.
Jean and Howard Mann