Description
A simple and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish combining tender chicken with fluffy couscous.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from pan and let it rest.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley.
- Slice chicken and serve over couscous. Top with feta cheese.
Notes
- Use whole wheat couscous for extra fiber.
- Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Add olives or roasted red peppers for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg