YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Zesty Lemon Herb Couscous Salad
Pan-seared chicken breast tossed with fluffy whole wheat couscous, crisp cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes in a bright, zesty lemon-herb dressing.
INGREDIENTS
5 oz chicken breast
0.25 cup dry whole wheat couscous
0.25 cup canned chickpeas
0.5 cup cucumber
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp green onion
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp dried oregano
PREPARATION
Season the chicken breast evenly on both sides with the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the chicken is cooking, place the dry whole wheat couscous in a small heat-proof bowl and pour over 0.25 cup of boiling water.
Cover the couscous bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 5 minutes until the water is fully absorbed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl along with the chickpeas, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice in a small jar, then drizzle over the salad.
Add the fresh parsley and green onions, tossing everything together until well combined and coated in the dressing.