Elegant Lemon Thyme Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Herb Couscous

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated
• 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. 03
   Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the lemon thyme mixture over them. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
4. 04
   Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.
5. 05
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
6. 06
   In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
7. 07
   Stir butter, parsley, and mint into the couscous.
8. 08
   To serve, arrange the chicken, roasted asparagus, and herb couscous on a platter for an elegant presentation.