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Servings: 2
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Chicken with Wilted Spinach and Couscous

Fantastically quick, easy, healthy and delicious Chinese-style meal.

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Directions

  1. Heat half the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until soft. Cook the couscous according to packet instructions and stir in the onion, reserving a few slices for garnish. Keep warm.
  2. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan and sauté thinly sliced chicken for 5-10 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Add the sauce and spinach to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes until spinach has wilted.
  4. Scatter the almonds and reserved onion slices on the chicken. Serve with the couscous topped with the coriander.

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Food Group Avg Member Opinion 
Grains, Pasta and Rice
Unfavorable*
Chicken and Poultry Products
OK*
Nuts and Nut Products
Moderation*
Oils
OK*
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Unfavorable*
Sauces and Gravies
Unfavorable*
food groups ordered by calorie contribution to recipe.


Comments 
Yum yum - definitely something to look forward to and just in the 600 calorie allowance for the main meal!
29 Nov 07 by member: Lucybell33
I like the sound of this alot, now to find someone to prepare it for me ;)
03 Dec 07 by member: lionsdaman
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 149
Calories 591
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 16.59g 26%
  Saturated Fat 2.143g 11%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 3.143g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 10.065g  
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 862mg  
Total Carbohydrate 56.8g 19%
  Dietary Fiber 5.9g 24%
  Sugars 2.58g  
Protein 51.81g  
 
Vitamin A 57% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 11% Iron 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18