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Grilled chicken couscous bowl

Juicy Grilled Chicken Couscous Bowl in 30 Minutes Flat


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A flavorful grilled chicken couscous bowl with fresh cucumber tomato feta salad.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese cubes or crumbles
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Bring chicken broth or water to a boil. Stir in couscous, olive oil, and salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.
  6. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, corn, feta cheese, and diced onion.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  9. Serve the grilled chicken in a bowl with fluffy couscous and cucumber tomato feta salad.

Notes

  • Use chicken broth for extra flavor in couscous.
  • Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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