NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz Chicken breast

0.25 cup Dry couscous

0.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

0.5 tsp Lemon zest

0.5 cup Cucumber

0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes

2 tbsp Red onion

2 tbsp Fresh parsley

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small saucepan, bring 0.5 cups of water to a boil, stir in the dry couscous, cover, and remove from heat to let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast with half of the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 3

  Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 4

  While the chicken rests, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely mince the red onion and fresh parsley.

• 5

  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and the remaining salt, pepper, and oregano to create the dressing.

• 6

  Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized strips or cubes.

• 7

  Add the fluffed couscous, chopped vegetables, and chicken to the mixing bowl and toss thoroughly until every ingredient is coated in the zesty dressing.

• 8

  Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.