Mediterranean Herb Chicken with Couscous Salad

Name: Mediterranean Herb Chicken with Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1.5 cup couscous (quick-cooking, uncooked); 1.5 cup chicken broth (hot, low sodium); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.5 cucumber (diced); 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Succulent herb-crusted chicken served alongside a refreshing couscous salad with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.07/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1.5 cup couscous (quick-cooking, uncooked)
1.5 cup chicken broth (hot, low sodium)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.5 cucumber (diced)
0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Season the pounded chicken breast with dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
In a medium heat-proof bowl, combine the quick-cooking couscous with the hot chicken broth. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
To the fluffed couscous, add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
Serve the sliced Mediterranean herb chicken alongside the couscous salad.

Notes

You can add Kalamata olives or sun-dried tomatoes to the couscous salad for extra flavor if desired. Marinating the chicken for 15-20 minutes with the herbs and a splash of lemon juice before cooking can enhance the flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 43.1 g
Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 570 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.1 g
Sugar: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg