Greek Style Fish or Chicken in a Pouch Recipe

Name: Greek Style Fish or Chicken in a Pouch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous (cooked); 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed); 12 yellow onion (minced); 12 green bell pepper (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried basil); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 heads caramelized fennel (thinly sliced); 6 tablespoons black olives, chopped (preferably Kalamatas); 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts; 4 small roma tomatoes (diced); 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Servings: persons

2 cups couscous (cooked)
4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
12 yellow onion (minced)
12 green bell pepper (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried basil)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 heads caramelized fennel (thinly sliced)
6 tablespoons black olives, chopped (preferably Kalamatas)
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts
4 small roma tomatoes (diced)
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Caramelize the fennel.
3
Set aside.
4
Saute the garlic, onion, bell pepper and basil together for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
5
Cook couscous according to package instructions, adding the sauteed vegetables into the pot with the couscous and water.
6
Mix couscous well when it is finished cooking.
7
Set aside
8
Spray 4 large pieces of aluminum foil with cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
9
Spread 1/4 of the couscous mixture on each of the foil pieces.
10
Top couscous with fish and layer carmelized fennel, olives, artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes and feta on top.
11
Close foil pouch by drawing sides straight up, roll down tops and fold ends inches.
12
Bake for 20-25 minutes for fish (30-35 minutes for chicken).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups couscous (cooked), 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed), 12 yellow onion (minced), 12 green bell pepper (minced), and more.

Yes, Greek Style Fish or Chicken in a Pouch falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Style Fish or Chicken in a Pouch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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