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 cup parsley, freshly chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. 02
   Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. 03
   While the chicken is marinating, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
4. 04
   Add couscous to the boiling broth, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5. 05
   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. 06
   Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
7. 07
   In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
8. 08
   Serve the sliced chicken over the couscous salad. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.