Spiced Chicken Couscous

Infused with warm, aromatic spices and vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Spiced Chicken Couscous recipe is a quick and wholesome one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a savory blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne, then pan-seared to golden perfection. Fluffy couscous is tossed with sautéed garlic, tender zucchini, sweet red bell peppers, and burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes, creating a colorful and nourishing base for this dish. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this recipe is a delicious balance of spice and freshness. Ready in under 45 minutes and packed with flavor, it’s an ideal choice for fans of easy and healthy dinner recipes with a Mediterranean twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1.25 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 medium Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and rub them evenly with the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to coat them well.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Remove it from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover the pot. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the couscous with a fork.

Step 4

While the couscous is resting, finely chop the garlic, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the zucchini into half-moons. Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves.

Step 5

Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the red bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cooked couscous. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 7

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and cut the lemon into wedges.

Step 9

Serve the couscous and vegetable mixture on a plate or in a bowl. Top with the sliced chicken breasts, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1285.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	987.6

Total Fat 39.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 206.4mg	0%
Sodium 6038.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 84.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2442.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 31.0%