Couscous And Chicken Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked couscous
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. defatted chicken broth
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp. chopped chives or sliced green onions
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley leaves
1 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, washed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1 c. chopped zucchini
1/4 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Cook couscous according to package directions.
Set aside for 10 minutes.