Description
A delicious bowl filled with the best of Mediterranean flavors including pearled couscous, za’atar grilled chicken, tzatziki, shirazi salad, sun-dried tomato hummus, and rangy feta.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp za’atar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the couscous:
- 1.5 cups pearled couscous
- 2 1/4 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 bouillon cubes (if using water)
For the sides:
- Sun-dried tomato hummus (or your favorite store-bought hummus)
- Tzatziki
- Shirazi salad
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag or wrap with plastic wrap. Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken to even thickness.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Rub the za’atar seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, then add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast reaches 165ºF.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes. Then cut the chicken into cubes.
For the couscous:
- Add water, pearled couscous, bouillon cubes, and a pinch of salt to a pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
For the sides:
- Follow my instructions to make a homemade sun-dried tomato hummus, or use store-bought hummus.
- Follow my instructions to make an easy homemade tzatziki.
- Follow my instructions to make a simple shirazi salad.
To assemble the bowl:
- Plate the couscous.
- Top with cubed chicken.
- Add a large scoop of shirazi salad to the bowl.
- Add a generous dollop each of hummus and tzatziki.
- Add crumbled feta on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 601
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 941.3 mg
- Fat: 21.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52.8 g
- Protein: 47.4 g
- Cholesterol: 134.3 mg