Chicken and Couscous
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and delicious Chicken and Couscous recipe! Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika and warm cumin, then paired with fluffy couscous infused with aromatic garlic and rich chicken broth. Bright cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and zesty lemon juice take this dish to the next level, adding pops of color and bursts of refreshing flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights while still feeling sophisticated enough for entertaining. Serve this wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired meal on its own or alongside a crisp green salad for a complete dining experience that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 piece Lemon
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring it to a boil. Stir in the couscous, then immediately remove the skillet from the heat. Cover it with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
Meanwhile, dice the cherry tomatoes and chop the fresh parsley. Zest and juice the lemon, keeping them separate.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the diced cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and serve them on top of the couscous. Drizzle the remaining lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3770 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 121.3 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1035 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
