Baked pesto chicken with citrus couscous
"Herby pesto chicken served with couscous – a great alternative to starchy carbohydrates."
Servings:
1 person
Health Score
High
Medium
Low
9.3 / 10
High score
Glycemic Index
Index
42
LowLoad
27
HighNutrition per serving:
| Calories | 704.89 kcal | 35% |
| Fat | 21.26 g | 30% |
| Carbs | 64.41 g | 25% |
| Sugars | 13.77 g | 15% |
| Protein | 61.92 g | 124% |
| Sodium | 410.02 mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7.99 g | 29% |
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Glycemic Index 42 Low |
Glycemic Load 27 High |
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
60g wholewheat couscous
150ml chicken stock
1 red onion, finely chopped (150g)
1 small red pepper, finely chopped (100g)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
grated zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp pesto sauce
freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Read the directions for this recipe at diabetes.org.uk
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