Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each); 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; kosher salt and black pepper; ¾ cup couscous; 34 lb cherry tomatoes or 34 lb grape tomatoes, quartered; 14 lb snap peas, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup); ½ cup torn fresh basil; ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
kosher salt and black pepper
¾ cup couscous
34 lb cherry tomatoes or 34 lb grape tomatoes, quartered
14 lb snap peas, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
½ cup torn fresh basil
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Season the chicken with the paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to plates.
3
Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl.
4
Add 1 cup hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
5
Add the tomatoes, snap peas, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to combine.
6
Slice the chicken and serve with the couscous.

2266

kcal

Calories

Fat

380

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spiced Chicken With Couscous Salad

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