Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of honey garlic chicken served with couscous, a creamy feta sauce, and roasted cranberries. This Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Couscous
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup hot chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Feta Sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin if needed)
For the Roasted Cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Roast the Cranberries Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss cranberries with honey, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Spread on a small baking sheet. Roast for 10–12 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Set aside.
- Prepare the Couscous Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot chicken broth over it. Add olive oil and salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped parsley if using.
- Cook the Honey Garlic Chicken Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Drizzle honey and lemon juice over chicken, turning to coat evenly. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until glaze thickens slightly.
- Make the Feta Sauce In a bowl, whisk together feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Add warm water gradually until smooth and pourable.
- Assemble the Dish Spoon couscous onto plates or bowls. Top with honey garlic chicken. Drizzle feta sauce over the chicken. Scatter roasted cranberries on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve warm for a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spice by increasing or decreasing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to customize the dish by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the feta sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 46 g
