Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Couscous
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served over fluffy couscous with fresh herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest
- 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper (to taste)
Grains
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt Salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
- Bring broth or water to a boil, add salt and olive oil, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in parsley, lemon juice, cucumber, and tomato.
- Preheat grill, remove chicken from marinade, and grill 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest before slicing.
- Serve couscous topped with sliced grilled chicken and garnished with herbs or lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for more flavor, and feel free to add extra herbs or vegetables to customize.