Description
Bright, tangy, and herb-scented, these Grilled Chicken Couscous Bowls make a fresh weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade. Place the chicken in the bowl or a resealable bag and coat well.
- Let the chicken sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse and chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the parsley.
- Cook couscous according to package instructions. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Grill marinated chicken about 6–7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Combine the cooked, fluffed couscous with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped parsley. Toss gently and drizzle with a little extra olive oil and a squeeze of lemon if needed. Top with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle feta cheese over each bowl if desired.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be modified with different grains or proteins.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 70mg