Herbed Chicken & Lemon Couscous Pilaf
Herbed Chicken & Lemon Couscous Pilaf
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Couscous Pilaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the couscous ingredients.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the uncooked couscous, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
While the couscous is resting, heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve the herbed chicken over the lemon couscous pilaf. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Herbed Chicken & Lemon Couscous Pilaf
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Couscous Pilaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the couscous ingredients.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the uncooked couscous, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
While the couscous is resting, heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve the herbed chicken over the lemon couscous pilaf. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.
⏱️ 3 min