Chicken Couscous Salad

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Chicken Couscous Salad

Primavera Kitchen
Easy chicken couscous salad is the perfect healthy lunch or light dinner. This delicious and colorful dish is high in protein and filled with nutritious vegetables. Best of all, it’s topped with a flavor-packed, homemade dressing featuring fresh citrus.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 small free-range organic chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Couscous

  • 1 cup dry Moroccan or pearl couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt

For the Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • ¼ cup red onions chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • In a medium glass bowl, add chicken and olive oil. Mix well.
  • Add all the spices and toss everything together. Set aside.
  • On a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper, place the chicken, and roast it for about 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (at the thickest part). Let it cool/rest for at least 10 minutes and slice before serving.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn off the stove and add couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool for 5 minutes or more.
  • In a mason jar or small bowl, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper and whisk everything.
  • In large bowl, add cooked couscous, red onions, cucumber, red bell pepper and feta cheese. Stir really well. Pour the dressing on top and mix everything again.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it's necessary. Garnish with parsley if you prefer. Serve immediately with slices of chicken.

MEAL PREPPING:

  • Place an even amount of chicken couscous salad into 4 glass containers.
  • Cover with the lid, and place in the fridge for up 4 days.

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