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Mediterranean Chicken with Hummus and Couscous

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken with Hummus and Couscous bowl is a wholesome, flavor-packed meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, creamy hummus, fluffy pearl couscous, and a zesty cucumber-tomato salad. Finished with a drizzle of lemony Greek yogurt and fresh dill, this dish is the perfect balance of protein, fresh veggies, and comfort.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Couscous:

  • 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous

  • 1 1/4 cups water or broth

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Pinch of salt

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup cucumber, diced

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Yogurt Drizzle:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin)

  • Salt, to taste

Additional:

 

  • 1/2 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet. Rub chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or sear for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.

  2. Cook the Couscous: In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add couscous, olive oil, and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.

  3. Make the Salad: Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, dill, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss gently.

  4. Mix the Yogurt Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth and drizzle-worthy.

  5. Assemble the Bowl: Spread hummus on the plate. Add couscous, sliced chicken, and cucumber salad. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with more dill.

Notes

  • Swap couscous for quinoa or rice to make it gluten-free.

  • Use grilled tofu or falafel for a vegetarian version.

  • Great for meal prep—store each component separately and assemble when ready to eat.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Bowl
  • Method: Grilled, Assembled
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek-Inspired

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/mediterranean-chicken-with-hummus-and-couscous/