NORTH AFRICAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, undiluted 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups chopped ready-to-eat roasted skinned, boned chicken breasts (about 3 breasts) 2 cups chopped peeled cucumber 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Sliced green onions (optional)

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous and raisins. Remove from heat. Cover, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Combine orange juice and next 6 ingredients (orange juice through black pepper); stir well with a whisk.

Combine the couscous mixture, juice mixture, chicken, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Serves 6.

1 Serving - 2 cups: Calories: 332 (Cal. from fat: 18%), Fat: 6.6g (Saturated: 1.2g), Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 498mg, Carbohydrate: 51.2g, Protein: 19.6g.

[Cooking Light, May 2000]