Golden Lemon Chicken Bowls

Flavorful chicken thighs marinated in lemon and herbs, pan-seared to golden perfection, and served over fluffy couscous with tender-crisp roasted green beans.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.26/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• fresh
• healthy
• quick
• sauté
• savory

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
• 1.5 cup couscous (uncooked)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, toss the trimmed green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
3. While green beans roast, prepare the couscous. Bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and 1 1/2 cups couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
5. To serve, divide the fluffy couscous among bowls. Top with the cooked golden lemon chicken thighs and roasted green beans. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 538
• Protein: 41.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 43.6 g
• Fat: 19.8 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 664 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
• Sugar: 3.6 g
• Cholesterol: 102 mg