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Chicken Israeli Couscous with Zucchini

Try this light chicken Israeli couscous with zucchini; a risotto-like dish with tender chicken breast, sweet peas, and crunchy zucchini.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 562 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 ¾ cup Israeli couscous giant or pearl couscous
  • 4 ¾ cups chicken stock
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 organic lemon
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup parmesan freshly grated + some extra to serve
  • fine sea salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook zucchini: Halve the zucchini lengthwise and chop the halves into pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Fry the zucchini until golden but still crunchy, remove from the skillet and set aside. While the zucchini cooks, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toast couscous: Heat the second tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet. Add the Israeli couscous and toast the grains, stirring, for one or two minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. Simmer: Add the chicken stock, chicken pieces, lemon zest and juice, and frozen peas. Bring to a simmer and cook on medium-low heat for about 10 – 13 minutes, until the couscous and the chicken are cooked through.
  4. Combine: Carefully stir in the zucchini and heat everything for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper and stir in the Parmesan. Serve immediately with more grated Parmesan and a green, crunchy salad with radishes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 562kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 813mg (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 562kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.