Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Dinner Bowl, packed with tender chicken, fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. This recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Lemon-Herb Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, layer the couscous, cooked chicken, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives. Drizzle with the lemon-herb dressing and top with feta cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade or the dressing.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or roasted chickpeas.
- You can also grill or bake the chicken instead of pan-frying it.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 45g
