LunchMiddle EasternHigh ProteinMeal PrepFamily Friendly
Chicken Shawarma Couscous Plate
Warm spiced chicken with couscous, chickpeas, cucumber, and yogurt.
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 49g
- Carbs
- 63g
- Fat
- 16g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 30 min total
- chicken breastpatted dry20 oz
- couscous1 1/3 cup
- chickpeasdrained and rinsed1 1/3 cup
- cucumberdiced2
- Greek yogurt1 cup
- lemonjuiced1
- paprika2 tsp
- ground cumin1 tsp
- extra-virgin olive oil4 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken dry without rinsing it. Season it with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 2Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer it to a clean plate, then wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before slicing it.
- 3Prepare the couscous according to the package directions. Stir the chickpeas into it while warm.
- 4Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Serve the sliced chicken over couscous with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
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