Name: Mediterranean seared chicken with couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup couscous; 1/3 cup water; 1 oz fresh spinach, chopped; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition

Per serving

373 calories

Protein: 39g; 42% of calories
Carbs: 38g; 41% of calories
Fat: 7g; 17% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil for 5 minutes.
Stir the couscous into the boiling water, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous sits, season the chicken breast on both sides with salt, black pepper, and half the dried oregano.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more until the center is opaque. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the chopped spinach, lemon juice, remaining oregano, and fresh parsley until the spinach is slightly wilted.
Slice the chicken breast and serve it over the herb couscous.

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