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Chicken Couscous Bowl

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Greek
Chicken Couscous Bowl
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half
  • 1 pinch kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup diced green beans
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the couscous in a heat-resistant mixing container. Next, incorporate salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil into the couscous, stirring constantly until every grain is evenly coated with oil. Use a spoon to smooth out the surface and set it aside for now.
2
Take your chicken and sprinkle both sides with salt, making sure to cover them evenly.
3
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a saucepan over high heat, allowing it to reach its boiling point. Carefully place the chicken into the saucepan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip the chicken over and, simultaneously with searing the other side, sauté sliced onions for 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Once you've finished searing the chicken, remove it from the saucepan and let it rest for a short while. Slice the cooled chicken into 1/2-inch cubes, then return it to the saucepan.
5
Add a substantial amount of chicken broth, along with sliced zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, chopped green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place it over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil as soon as possible.
6
Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately and carefully pour its contents over the couscous, allowing it to settle without stirring. Next, wrap the bowl tightly with aluminum foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
7
When the timer goes off, unwrap the foil and toss in some chopped parsley. Stir to combine all ingredients.
8
Spoon the couscous onto a serving plate and top it with crumbled feta cheese, chili flakes, and some chopped parsley. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top to complete your dish.