Savory Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Herb-Infused Couscous

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup mint, chopped

Method

1. 01
   In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. 02
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
4. 04
   While the chicken is roasting, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous and olive oil, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
5. 05
   Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in chopped parsley and mint.
6. 06
   Serve the roasted chicken thighs over a bed of herb-infused couscous with a drizzle of the pan juices.