Oregano Chicken Skewers with Lemon Couscous

Succulent chicken breast pieces seasoned with vibrant oregano are pan-seared and served with quick-cooking lemon couscous and a crisp cucumber-tomato salad.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.41/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Saturated-Fat

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• tangy
• fresh
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cup whole wheat couscous
• 1.5 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 cucumber (large, diced)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 0.25 cup olive oil (for salad dressing)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Thread chicken breast cubes onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first). In a bowl, toss the chicken skewers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. (You may need to do this in batches.)
3. While chicken cooks, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the whole wheat couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber and chopped Roma tomatoes. Whisk together the 1/4 cup olive oil and red wine vinegar with a pinch of salt and pepper for a simple salad dressing. Toss the salad with the dressing.
5. Serve the oregano chicken skewers with the lemon couscous and cucumber-tomato salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 471
• Protein: 33 g
• Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
• Fat: 17.6 g
• Fiber: 4.9 g
• Sodium: 438 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg