Description
A quick and flavorful meal featuring juicy grilled herbed chicken served over fluffy couscous, complemented by a refreshing homemade cucumber tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Couscous
- 2 chicken fillets, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure a perfect sear and even cooking of the chicken.
- Mix Seasoning: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Coat Chicken: Coat the chicken fillets evenly with the prepared spice mixture to infuse them with herby and garlicky flavors.
- Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Cook Couscous: While the chicken is grilling, prepare couscous according to package instructions, usually by soaking it in boiling water, then fluffing it with a fork.
- Prepare Tzatziki: In a separate bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and diced cucumber to create a crisp, creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Rest & Slice Chicken: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices, then slice it thinly against the grain.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve the sliced chicken over the couscous, add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on the side, and garnish with fresh parsley for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute couscous with quinoa or rice for variation.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Use Greek yogurt with full fat for creamier tzatziki or low-fat for a lighter option.
- Make sure to slice cucumber finely or grate it to avoid watery tzatziki.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: herbed chicken, couscous bowl, tzatziki sauce, grilled chicken, quick meal, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner
