Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Parmesan Couscous
Enjoy tender chicken bites coated in garlic butter served over fluffy lemon Parmesan couscous for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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
Couscous
- 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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cube the chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Add butter, garlic, and paprika; cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and coat chicken.
- Boil broth with olive oil, stir in couscous, cover, and steam for 5 minutes. Fluff and stir in lemon zest and Parmesan.
- Serve couscous topped with chicken bites, drizzled with pan juices, garnished with parsley or Parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.