Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken & Couscous Salad
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Shawarma Chicken & Couscous Salad
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's shawarma chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Couscous Salad
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Israeli couscous
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's feta cheese crumbles
For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Israeli couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the Israeli couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the couscous cooks, prepare the Shawarma chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's shawarma chicken thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the chicken rests, prepare the lemon-tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the couscous salad: To the cooled couscous, add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, and Trader Joe's feta cheese crumbles. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Slice the rested shawarma chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
To serve, divide the couscous salad among plates. Top with the sliced shawarma chicken and drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Shawarma Chicken & Couscous Salad
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's shawarma chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Couscous Salad
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Israeli couscous
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's feta cheese crumbles
For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Israeli couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the Israeli couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the couscous cooks, prepare the Shawarma chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's shawarma chicken thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the chicken rests, prepare the lemon-tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the couscous salad: To the cooled couscous, add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, and Trader Joe's feta cheese crumbles. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Slice the rested shawarma chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
To serve, divide the couscous salad among plates. Top with the sliced shawarma chicken and drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min