Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Couscous Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Couscous Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Couscous Bowl
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 320 g whole wheat couscous; 2.5 ml kosher salt; 1.25 ml freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 45 ml olive oil; 225 g skinless, boneless chicken breast; 1 pinch kosher salt; 15 ml olive oil; 80 g diced red onion; 240 ml chicken broth; 80 g diced zucchini; 80 g diced green beans; 80 g diced red bell pepper; 60 ml thinly sliced green onions; 2.5 ml smoked paprika; 2.5 ml ground turmeric; 30 g chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley; 30 g crumbled feta cheese; 1 pinch chili flakes

A delightful and speedy dish featuring chicken, a variety of diced vegetables, and aromatic couscous. This Mediterranean chicken and vegetable couscous bowl is a quick and easy meal that's bursting with flavor and color.

40 min

easy

966kcal

calories

125g

carbohydrates

35g

fat

21g

fiber

46g

protein

1429mg

sodium

sugar

Dinner Mediterranean

Ingredients

320 g whole wheat couscous

2.5 ml kosher salt

1.25 ml freshly ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

45 ml olive oil

225 g skinless, boneless chicken breast

1 pinch kosher salt

15 ml olive oil

80 g diced red onion

240 ml chicken broth

80 g diced zucchini

80 g diced green beans

80 g diced red bell pepper

60 ml thinly sliced green onions

2.5 ml smoked paprika

2.5 ml ground turmeric

30 g chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

30 g crumbled feta cheese

1 pinch chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a heat-proof mixing bowl, combine couscous, salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil. Stir until the couscous is evenly coated with oil. Set aside.

Step 2

Season both sides of the chicken with salt.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Add the onions and sauté while searing the chicken.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes and return it to the saucepan.

Step 5

Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place over high heat. Once it boils, remove from the heat and pour it over the couscous. Do not stir. Immediately cover the bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

After 5 minutes, remove the foil and add the parsley. Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Spoon the couscous onto serving plates and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.