Description
Herbed Chicken Couscous Bowls with Tzatziki is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that transports you to sun-soaked Mediterranean shores. The tender, herb-marinated chicken pairs beautifully with fluffy couscous, while the cool, creamy tzatziki adds a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breast: 2 large (about 500g)
- 🥣 Couscous: 1 cup (about 180g)
- 🛢️ Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- 🍋 Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- 🌿 Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- 🌿 Fresh dill: 1/4 cup, chopped
- 🌿 Fresh mint: 1/4 cup, chopped
- 🥒 Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- 🥄 Yogurt: 1 cup (plain Greek yogurt)
- 🧂 Salt: to taste
- 🧂 Pepper: to taste
- 🌊 Water: 1 1/4 cups (for cooking couscous)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the couscous by boiling water, adding a pinch of salt and couscous, then covering and letting it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, salt, and chopped herbs in a bowl.
- Grill the marinated chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Assemble the bowls by placing couscous at the base, topping with sliced chicken, and drizzling tzatziki over the top. Garnish with additional cucumber and herbs.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate for up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Extra tzatziki can be used as a dip or spread.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Herbed Chicken, Couscous, Tzatziki, Mediterranean, Healthy Recipe