Spicy chicken couscous

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1. Prepare couscous with chicken stock, according to the packet instructions. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 2-3 mins until softened.
2. Toss in chicken breast fillets and stir fry for 5-6 mins until tender. Add the blanched almonds and, when golden, stir in the hot curry paste and cook for 1 min more.
3. Add the couscous along with the apricots and the coriander. Toss until hot then serve with plain yogurt if you like.

Per serving

486 kcalories, protein 28g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 23 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 4g, salt 0.56 g

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• indrekparli

  12 November 2007

  indrekparli rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy and quick recipe! I used dried plums instead of apricots.

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  17 November 2007

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• wendy

  25 November 2007

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  SO quick and easy - very tasty!

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• june

  21 January 2008

  june commented on this recipe

  Made a few times, very easy. Also good with ready cooked chicken so great way to use up left overs!

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• Claire

  28 January 2008

  Claire rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Quick, easy and tasty! Its nice that you can alter the strength dependent on what curry paste you buy! I went for the Madras which gave it a real kick! Even nice cold for lunch the next day!

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• Kate

  11 March 2008

  Kate rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy to make. Very tasty although mine seemed to turn out a little dry, perhaps I needed to add a little extra curry paste? Anyway, would def cook again as very quick so great for mid-week dinner.

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• Debs

  27 March 2008

  Debs rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious! Served it with the Lemon Lamb with warm chickpea and parsley salad. Definately be cooking this again. Will serve it with a greek-style salad next time.

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• mrsjehu

  12 July 2008

  mrsjehu rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy and delicious, I used a balti paste and added chickpeas to bulk it up.

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• paulo40

  16 September 2008

  paulo40 commented on this recipe

  absolutely brilliant. quick, easy and very tasty

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• reddeb1

  12 October 2008

  reddeb1 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Took advantage of an unusually warm October evening and made this to go with a simple rocket salad. Very quick and tasted great! Added chickpeas and used a milder curry paste - was trying to be kind to our 5 and 3yr old, onto whom I frequently inflict spicy food in the hope of cultivating a love for it! ;) They LOVED this! Will make again - would be great for a BBQ!

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• Reni

  12 October 2008

  Reni commented on this recipe

  If reddeb 1 thinks it's great - it must be...she's a fab cook!

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• sue d

  16 October 2008

  sue d commented on this recipe

  we all loved this - another easy to make recipe - and tastes even beter cold for lunch next day!

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  30 October 2008

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• weeble cooks

  19 March 2009

  weeble cooks rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I served this with a herb salad

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• Jah_Mon

  01 April 2009

  Jah_Mon rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Lovely simple dish, i've made this several times varying the curry paste - madras is my favourite! Tastes great hot or cold.

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• dagnyosk

  15 July 2009

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  Loved it and so did my partner.

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• Irene

  26 August 2009

  Irene rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious. I added a handful of sultanas with the apricots. Will make again.

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• Helen B

  28 August 2009

  Helen B rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Yummy ......

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Ingredients

• 250g couscous
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 large sliced skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
• 85g blanched almonds
• 1 tbsp hot curry paste
• 100g halved ready-to-eat apricots
• 20g pack fresh coriander

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Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 250g couscous
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 large sliced skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
• 85g blanched almonds
• 1 tbsp hot curry paste
• 100g halved ready-to-eat apricots
• 20g pack fresh coriander

Per serving

486 kcalories, protein 28g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 23 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 4g, salt 0.56 g

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