Description
A simple and flavorful Mediterranean lemon chicken dish served with herbed couscous and sautéed spinach. The tangy lemon marinade enhances the chicken, while the couscous and spinach add freshness and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth or water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Mix chopped parsley and mint into the couscous.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, sauté spinach with red pepper flakes (if using) until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over herbed couscous with sautéed spinach on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
- Replace couscous with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
- Add a sprinkle of feta cheese for a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with couscous and spinach
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mediterranean lemon chicken, herbed couscous, sautéed spinach, easy chicken recipe