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Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Dill Couscous

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken cutlets served over lemon dill couscous, topped with a fragrant garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets)
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt (or coarse sea salt)
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional garnish)
  • 1 cup pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • additional as needed olive oil

Instructions 

  • Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cook couscous in olive oil until lightly browned, then add chicken broth, boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Fluff and stir in lemon juice, zest, and dill.
  • Cook chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 2-3 minutes per side. Keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, and cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, then return chicken to coat in sauce.
  • Serve chicken over couscous, drizzle with garlic butter sauce, and garnish with lemon zest and parsley if desired.

Notes

Ensure not to over-brown garlic to prevent scorching; adjust heat as needed.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: international
Keyword: chicken, Garlic, Lemon