Description
Lemon Herb Couscous Chicken is a bright, flavorful, and easy weeknight dinner made with juicy lemon-marinated chicken breasts served over fluffy herb couscous.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Cook the Couscous: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into strips.
- Combine and Serve: Mix couscous with any remaining marinade (optional). Stir in parsley. Serve sliced chicken over couscous and garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts evenly for quicker, more even cooking. Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep couscous moist. Swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra juiciness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: lemon herb chicken, couscous, Mediterranean dinner, easy weeknight meal, chicken breast