Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken and Couscous

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups couscous
• 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup parsley freshly chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. 2 Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. 3 While the chicken is marinating, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
4. 4 Add couscous to the boiling broth, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5. 5 Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
6. 6 Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
7. 7 In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
8. 8 Serve the sliced chicken over the couscous salad. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.