Description
These Greek Chicken Bowls with Toasted Pearl Couscous are a delicious and satisfying meal that brings together flavorful marinated chicken skewers, toasted pearl couscous, refreshing tzatziki, and a variety of fresh toppings.
Ingredients
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Greek Chicken Skewers
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Toasted Pearl Couscous
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot sliced
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 cups pearl couscous
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh mint
Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Serve With
- tomato cucumber salad
- crispy chickpeas
- hummus
- pita or naan
- crumbled feta
- arugula
Instructions
- Greek Chicken Skewers – In a small bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients. Cut chicken, add to marinade, marinate, skewer chicken, and cook.
- Toasted Pearl Couscous – Saute shallots and garlic, toast couscous, add stock, cumin, salt, and simmer until cooked. Stir in crispy shallots and mint.
- Tzatziki – Grate cucumber, mix with yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and mint. Season with salt and pepper, chill.
- Assemble the Bowls – Layer couscous, chicken, salad, chickpeas, feta, and tzatziki in bowls. Serve with pita or naan.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat the couscous and chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the components right before serving for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg