Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Name: Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup couscous; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped); 1/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced); 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 2 tbsp parsley (chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

HealthyMediterraneanDinnerQuickFamily-FriendlyHealthy

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 30m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Grilled chicken marinated in a zesty lemon herb dressing, served with a refreshing Mediterranean couscous salad packed with vegetables and feta.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

35.0g 38%

Fat

18.0g 19%

Carbs

40.0g 43%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

35% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

🔺 Calcium

10% DV

Important for bone health

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Crucial for blood production

💧 Omega-3

2% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Couscous Salad

1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cucumber diced
1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
2 tbsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

1 In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the marinade.
2 Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3 Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
4 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5 In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
6 Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently to combine.
7 Slice the grilled chicken and serve on top of the couscous salad. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.