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Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken and Couscous

A fresh and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with fluffy couscous and vibrant Mediterranean veggies.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken and Couscous

Transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with this vibrant and incredibly satisfying chicken and couscous dish! It's light, fresh, and packed with wonderful textures and flavors, from the juicy chicken to the plump couscous and crisp vegetables. This recipe comes together quickly, making it a fantastic choice for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Chicken

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Couscous

  • 1 cup dry couscous
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    While chicken cooks, prepare the couscous. Bring the broth (or water) to a boil in a small saucepan. Add dry couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and halved Kalamata olives.

  4. Step 4

    Add the cooked chicken to the couscous mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add chopped fresh parsley. Gently toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the burst of Mediterranean flavors!

Tips

  • For an even fresher flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh mint or dill along with the parsley.
  • A tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese adds a lovely salty kick to this dish.
  • If you're short on time, use pre-cooked chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken.

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