Description
Enjoy a delightful meal with this Lemon Dijon Chicken Couscous Bowl topped with a zesty Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce. This dish is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you satisfied and craving for more.
Ingredients
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Lemon Dijon Chicken
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Couscous Bowl
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat evenly. Marinate 20–30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Prepare the Couscous: Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water or broth over couscous, add olive oil and salt, cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Make Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide couscous among serving bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and sliced chicken. Spoon lemon feta yogurt sauce generously over the top.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and extra feta if desired. Serve warm or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
