35-Minute Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Herbed Couscous Magic
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender lemon chicken served over herbed couscous.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ΒΌ cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a pan over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in parsley and mint.
- Slice chicken and serve over herbed couscous.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and adjust salt to taste.