Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Couscous šŸ‹šŸ—šŸŒæ

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Couscous šŸ‹šŸ—šŸŒæ

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Couscous šŸ‹šŸ—šŸŒæ

This Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Couscous is light, fresh, and full of bright flavor. Juicy grilled chicken paired with fluffy couscous and herbs makes the perfect easy dinner or meal prep option.

Serves

4 people

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh if preferred)
  • Ā½ teaspoon salt
  • Ā½ teaspoon black pepper

For the couscous

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Ā½ teaspoon salt

Optional add-ins

  • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Cucumber (diced)
  • Feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).

2. Cook the couscous

Bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil.
Remove from heat, stir in couscous, olive oil/butter, and salt.
Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3. Grill the chicken

Preheat grill to medium heat.
Grill chicken for 5ā€“7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp 165Ā°F).

4. Prepare couscous mix

Fluff couscous and add optional ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and parsley for extra freshness.

5. Serve

Slice chicken and serve over couscous.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve with a side of tzatziki or yogurt sauce
  • Add a simple green salad
  • Pair with warm pita bread

Quick Tip

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling to keep it juicy and tender.

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