Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls
Juicy grilled chicken, zucchini and tomatoes topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto served over couscous.
Foto: Skinnytaste
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/3 cups boiling water
- Kosher salt and Black Pepper
- 2 medium zucchini (diagonally sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 6 medium Campari tomatoes (halved)
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- 4 Organic Chicken Breasts (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup fresh packed basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh packed SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula Mix
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- salt
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Steps
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To make the pesto: In a food processor, pulse basil, spinach and arugula mix, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
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Place couscous in a medium, heat-proof bowl. Add boiling water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover.
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Let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
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Add 2 tablespoons of the pesto. Toss to combine and set aside.
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Pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
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Spritz with oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
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Heat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
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Spritz the zucchini and tomato all over with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
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Cook zucchini, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until tender. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover to keep warm.
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Add tomato to the grill. Cook, turning, for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
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Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Slice.
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Divide couscous between 4 plates, 3/4 cup each.
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Top with vegetables and chicken. Drizzle with remaining pesto. Serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| couscous | 1 cup | - | - |
| boiling water | 0.3333333333333333 cups | - | - |
| Kosher salt and Black Pepper | - | - | - |
| zucchini | 2 medium | - | - |
| Campari tomatoes | 6 medium | $0.75/kg | $0.45 |
| Olive Oil Cooking Spray | - | - | - |
| Organic Chicken Breasts | 4 | - | - |
| fresh packed basil leaves | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| fresh packed SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach & Arugula Mix | 0.5 cup | $1.00/kg | $0.12 |
| garlic | 1 clove | - | - |
| grated Parmesan | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| salt | - | - | - |
| Black Pepper | - | - | - |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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