Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Couscous — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Couscous

Succulent lemon garlic chicken thighs served atop fluffy couscous, this dish bursts with Middle-Eastern flavors and is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner!

🌙 Middle-eastern
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    While chicken marinates, bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the couscous, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.

  4. 4

    Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in chopped parsley. Divide couscous between plates and top with the grilled chicken thighs.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices if desired.

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