Lemon-Herb Chicken with Couscous

Name: Lemon-Herb Chicken with Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced or pounded to 1/2-inch thickness); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste); 1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving); 2 cup quick-cook couscous; 2 cup water or chicken broth (boiling); 1 tablespoon butter; 12 ounce green beans (frozen)

Quick pan-seared chicken breast marinated in bright lemon and dried herbs, served alongside fluffy quick-cook couscous and tender steamed green beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

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

Ingredients

2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced or pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)
2 cup quick-cook couscous
2 cup water or chicken broth (boiling)
1 tablespoon butter
12 ounce green beans (frozen)

Instructions

Season the 2 pounds chicken breast on both sides with the 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to rest.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the 2 cups quick-cook couscous: place it in a medium bowl, then pour 2 cups boiling water or chicken broth over it. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and cover tightly. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Microwave or steam the 1 bag frozen green beans according to package directions until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
Slice the cooked chicken if desired. Serve the lemon-herb chicken with couscous and green beans, with 1 lemon wedge for squeezing over the top.

Notes

Pounding the chicken thin helps it cook faster and ensures even doneness. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chopped mint to the couscous for extra freshness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 390
Protein: 37.1 g
Carbohydrates: 38.8 g
Fat: 10.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
Sugar: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg