Speedy chicken couscous
This chicken couscous makes a quick and tasty dinner that will double as a decent packed lunch for tomorrow. Part of Rob's chicken meal prep series. Check out his chicken cashew curry and barbecue-style chicken wraps for the full set.
Each serving provides 520 kcal, 37g protein, 67g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 9g fat (of which 2g saturates), 11g fibre and 2.8g salt.
Ingredients
For the chicken seasoning
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh coriander
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the chicken and vegetables
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 200g/7oz chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 150g/5oz broccoli, roughly chopped
For the couscous
Method
Mix together the chicken seasoning ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken and coat well in the mixture.
Heat a teaspoon of the olive oil in a frying pan over a high heat, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Pour the boiling water into a bowl, add the couscous, lime zest and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover with a plate and leave for 5 minutes.
Heat a the remaining olive oil in the pan and cook the broccoli and peppers for 4 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan with the spring onions and cook for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the lime juice and coriander to the couscous, stir and put the plate back on for back on for 2 minutes.
Use a fork to fluff up the couscous, take the chicken off the heat and enjoy together!