Lemon Dill Chicken & Couscous Bowls

Lemon Dill Chicken & Couscous Bowls

đŸ„˜ Ingredients

  • Israeli couscous
    1.5 c
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • chicken stock concentrate
    2 unit
  • chopped chicken breast
    20 oz
  • cooking oil
    1 tsp
  • dill
    Œ ounce
  • dried oregano
    2 tsp
  • garlic powder
    2 tsp
  • lemon
    2 unit
  • olive oil
    2 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • scallions
    4 unit
  • sliced almonds
    1 oz
  • sour cream
    3 tbsp
  • tomato
    2 unit
  • turmeric
    1 tsp
  • yogurt
    4 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • small
  • small bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Zest and quarter lemon . Finely dice tomato . Trim and thinly slice scallions . Roughly chop half the dill — that’s half the dill for 2 servings, all for 4.
    lemon: 2 unit, tomato: 2 unit, scallions: 4 unit, dill: Œ ounce
  2. 2
    In a small pot, combine Israeli couscous , chicken stock concentrate , half the turmeric (all for 4), half the dried oregano (you’ll use the rest later), 1 cup of water (2 cups for 4), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, ⏱ 8 minutes ; keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
    Israeli couscous: 1.5 c, chicken stock concentrate: 2 unit, turmeric: 1 tsp, dried oregano: 2 tsp
  3. 3
    In a small bowl , stir together yogurt , sour cream , half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later), and a small squeeze of lemon juice until combined. Add more water 1 tsp at a time until the sauce reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    yogurt: 4 tbsp, sour cream: 3 tbsp, garlic powder: 2 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl , combine the diced tomato, sliced scallions, another squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil , and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit while you cook the chicken.
    olive oil: 2 tsp
  5. 5
    Pat chopped chicken breast dry with paper towels and season all over with the remaining garlic powder, remaining oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, ⏱ 5 minutes . Chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°.
    chopped chicken breast: 20 oz, cooking oil: 1 tsp
  6. 6
    Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir sliced almonds , the remaining dill, the remaining lemon zest to taste into the couscous. Spoon the couscous into bowls and top with chicken, the tomato salad, and a drizzle of the lemon–yogurt sauce. Serve with remaining lemon wedges.
    sliced almonds: 1 oz