Description
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs served with fluffy couscous is a flavorful, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in lemon juice, zest, garlic, herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Bring chicken broth or water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Serve grilled chicken over couscous, garnish with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts or drumsticks as alternatives.
- Add roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Substitute couscous with quinoa or rice for variety.
- Marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Keep skin-on chicken to retain moisture.
- Use grill pan or oven broiler if grilling indoors.
- Add spices like cumin, paprika, or chili flakes to marinade for extra flavor.
- Store chicken and couscous separately and reheat gently.
- Use dried herbs in lesser amounts compared to fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg