Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl with Fresh Flavors
Ingredients List
For the Chicken:
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½ teaspoon dried rosemary
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
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¼ teaspoon ground coriander
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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½ lemon, juiced
For the Couscous:
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1 ½ cups water
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1 cup dry couscous
Creamy Tzatziki Sauce
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½ cucumber, peeled and shredded
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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½ lemon, juiced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnishes and Toppings
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1 broccoli crown, cut into florets
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1 medium red onion, diced
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½ cucumber, peeled and diced
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2 roma tomatoes, diced
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½ cup chopped Kalamata olives, or to taste
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine rosemary, black pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cardamom, and coriander in a small bowl. Place the chicken on a plate and generously coat with the spice blend. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until it shimmers. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook uncovered until golden and cooked through, about 5 to 6 more minutes. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer, aiming for 165°F (74°C). Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into strips.
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While the chicken is cooking, bring water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Add salt to taste, then stir in couscous and cover. Remove from heat and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done.
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In a bowl, combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until the tzatziki sauce is smooth and well-mixed.
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Divide the cooked couscous into 4 bowls. Top each with the chicken, tzatziki sauce, broccoli, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and feta cheese. Serve right away or store in airtight containers for reheating later.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
622 | Calories |
35g | Fat |
56g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 622 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 35g | 45% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
Sodium 1334mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate 56g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 23% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 25g | 49% |
Vitamin C 74mg | 82% |
Calcium 274mg | 21% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 647mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5