Zesty Lemony Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous
A bright and zesty Mediterranean-inspired dinner featuring pan-seared chicken breasts and fluffy couscous infused with lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup boiling chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the pan during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Prepare couscous by adding boiling broth to grains and covering for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with lemon zest and serve with chicken and pan sauce.