Description
A delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs, fluffy couscous, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in aromatic garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet and sear the chicken thighs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Create the sauce: Add butter to the same skillet and stir in minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Cook the couscous: Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping browned bits, and stir in couscous, tomatoes, spinach, thyme, and lemon zest.
- Combine all ingredients: Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and simmer until the couscous is tender.
- Finish and serve: Fluff the couscous with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with vegetables or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg