Zesty Chicken Couscous
Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and citrusy couscous work together in a symphony of flavors, making each bite a celebration of freshness and wellness.
Servings 6 people
Calories 368kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Can substitute for vegetable oil, avocado oil, or canola oil)
- 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 8 ounces Pearl Couscous
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
- 2 cans Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- ⅔ cup Carrot (Chopped)
- 1 can Garbanzo Beans
- ½ cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and carrot and sauté until it becomes softened, typically taking about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken, couscous, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to the skillet; cook and stir until the chicken begins to brown.
- Add the chicken broth and juice of the lemon; cook, uncovered until chicken and couscous are tender.
- Stir in garbanzo beans and yogurt; heat thoroughly.
- Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2451IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Vitamin D: 0.02µg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg