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Sunny Chicken Couscous Confetti Bowl

Name: Sunny Chicken Couscous Confetti Bowl
Prep time: 23 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry whole wheat couscous; 3 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in pea-sized pieces; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped baby spinach; 1/4 cup ripe mango, diced soft and small; 1 tbsp olive oil, divided

Tiny lemony chicken bites with colorful veggie couscous and sweet mango make a bright, fun dinner bowl.

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23 minutes1 servingTiny tender chicken cubes, soft-fluffy couscous, gently chewy bell pepper pieces, silky wilted spinach, and soft juicy mango cubes

Ingredients(6)

1/3 cup dry whole wheat couscous
3 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in pea-sized pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped baby spinach
1/4 cup ripe mango, diced soft and small
1 tbsp olive oil, divided

Instructions(10 steps)

1
Boil 1/2 cup water with a small pinch of salt.
2
Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat.
3
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in skillet on medium.
4
Season chicken lightly with pinch of salt and mild paprika.
5
Pan-sear chicken pieces, stirring until cooked through and lightly golden (about 6 minutes).
6
Push chicken to one side, add remaining oil and bell pepper, saute until tender-crisp.
7
Fluff couscous with fork, breaking up clumps.
8
Stir chopped spinach into warm couscous until just wilted.
9
Combine couscous, chicken, and peppers in a small bowl, toss gently.
10
Top with soft diced mango, cool to warm temperature before serving.

Nutritional Highlights

-Lean protein from chicken
-Iron from spinach
-Fiber from whole wheat couscous
-Vitamin C from peppers and mango

Age Appropriateness

Pieces are small, soft, and varied in texture, encouraging chewing skills while staying easy to manage for 2-3-year-olds.

Introduction Tip

Serve the components slightly separated at first so your toddler can explore each color and texture, then gently mix together if they seem curious.

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Instructions(10 steps)

Boil 1/2 cup water with a small pinch of salt.

Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat.

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in skillet on medium.

Season chicken lightly with pinch of salt and mild paprika.

Pan-sear chicken pieces, stirring until cooked through and lightly golden (about 6 minutes).

Push chicken to one side, add remaining oil and bell pepper, saute until tender-crisp.

Fluff couscous with fork, breaking up clumps.

Stir chopped spinach into warm couscous until just wilted.

Combine couscous, chicken, and peppers in a small bowl, toss gently.

Top with soft diced mango, cool to warm temperature before serving.