Description
A vibrant bowl of fluffy couscous topped with juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing—perfect for a nourishing lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for marinade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for dressing)
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp water (to thin dressing, as needed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine couscous, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Pour boiling water over the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Marinate the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through and nicely charred. Slice into strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Divide couscous into bowls. Top with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add grilled chicken on top and drizzle generously with the dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours.
- You can substitute couscous with quinoa or brown rice for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the dressing consistency by adding more or less water.
- This bowl is great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
