Chicken Couscous Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant Chicken Couscous Salad—a wholesome, flavor-packed dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Tender, seasoned chicken breast is paired with fluffy couscous, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a touch of fresh parsley for a refreshing crunch. A tangy olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties everything together, creating the perfect balance of savory and bright flavors. Quick and easy to make in just 35 minutes, this protein-rich salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a light, satisfying main course. Enjoy it warm or chilled for a versatile and nutritious dish that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Cook the chicken on the grill pan or skillet until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken cooks, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until well combined.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad, gently tossing to combine, or layer it on top to serve.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.7 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2850 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 80.6 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1890 mg | 40% | |
*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.
