Description
Elevate your weekday lunches with these vibrant Mediterranean-inspired chicken bowls. Featuring tender, sumac-spiced chicken breast served over fluffy couscous with a crisp, refreshing mix of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese. Designed for sustainability and flavor, this meal-prep-friendly recipe ensures your greens stay crisp and your grains stay light, making healthy eating a breeze during your busiest work days.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sumac
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup dry couscous
1.25 cups vegetable broth (or water)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large English hothouse cucumber, diced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Whisk together olive oil, sumac, and oregano, then coat the chicken breasts evenly.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest before slicing.
Prepare couscous by bringing broth to a boil, stirring in grains, covering, and letting sit off the heat for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Divide the cooked couscous into four meal-prep containers.
Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumbers.
Store feta cheese and fresh herbs in separate small containers or add just before eating to ensure freshness.
Keep refrigerated and consume within 4 days.
Notes
Store the protein and grains separate from the fresh vegetables to maintain the best texture. Add the feta and fresh herbs only when you are ready to serve to prevent the cheese from softening the vegetables too quickly. The chicken can be served cold or reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg