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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Parmesan Couscous

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken bites in garlic butter served over zesty lemon Parmesan couscous.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Grains

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley or extra Parmesan (optional) Chopped parsley or extra Parmesan (optional garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Lower heat, add butter, garlic, and paprika; cook until fragrant. Add lemon juice and toss chicken in garlic butter.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, and steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lemon zest and Parmesan.
  • Serve couscous on plates, top with chicken bites, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Garlic, Lemon