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Couscous bowl topped with chicken, chickpeas, veggies, and Greek dressing.
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Couscous Bowls

Couscous bowls are a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with fluffy couscous, tender chunks of sliced chicken, and protein-packed chickpeas, these bowls are sure to satisfy your hunger and keep you feeling full for hours. 
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Couscous Bowls
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 737kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Marinade

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or dried dill
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast

Couscous Bowl

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cooked couscous
  • 15 ounces chickpeas drained, rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Store-bought tzatziki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken. In a bowl, stir together the oil, yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the marinade and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat coated with oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and allow to rest 3-5 minutes before slicing.
  • Build the couscous bowls. Arrange bowls by placing couscous on the bottom and topping with sliced chicken, chickpeas, feta cheese, cucumber slices, tomato halves, a dollop of tzatziki sauce, and fresh dill.

Notes

  • The longer you marinate the chicken, the more robust the flavor will be, aim for at least 30 minutes, but longer is fine. Keep it in the fridge while it marinates.
  • Preheat your grill pan or grill to medium-high heat before adding the chicken. This gives it a good sear and helps seal all the juices inside.
  • Let the cooked chicken rest before you slice it to allow the juices to redistribute and keep it tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 1287mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 7mg