Description
A vibrant bowl featuring tender chicken, fluffy couscous, and a colorful array of veggies, topped with feta cheese and olives for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the couscous, cover the pot, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the diced chicken with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine the couscous, cooked chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives in a large bowl.
- Toss everything gently to mix.
- Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze lemon juice over the bowl before enjoying.
Notes
This bowl can be served warm or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg