Best 6 Mediterranean Chicken And Couscous Bowls Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our exploration of the finest recipes for Mediterranean chicken and couscous bowls. This tantalizing dish combines the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean region into a delectable mix of savory chicken, fluffy couscous, and a symphony of fresh vegetables. Bursting with the essence of sun-kissed tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fragrant herbs, and tangy feta cheese, these bowls are a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine. Let us guide you through the culinary landscape of Mediterranean chicken and couscous bowls, inspiring you to create a taste of the Mediterranean in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THESE MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS BOWLS ARE ENDLESSLY ADAPTABLE



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These quick chicken-and-veggie bowls are endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand. Beyond cucumber and tomato, you could try thinly sliced carrots, steamed broccoli florets and zucchini, or roasted cauliflower. You could also sub flaked salmon or sliced cooked lamb for the chicken. Treat the couscous like pasta, simmering until tender and then draining. Unlike most pastas, you'll want to rinse and drain the couscous so the grains don't clump together.

Provided by Cooking Light

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 3/4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked whole-wheat Israeli couscous
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
12 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken (white and dark meat), shredded (about 3 cups)
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add 2 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes or until done. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain.
  • Combine yogurt and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill. Divide cooked couscous evenly among 4 bowls.
  • Arrange chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta evenly over couscous. Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons yogurt mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 608 mg, Sugar 4 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BOWLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup bulgur
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded kale
1 cup shredded romaine
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
Hummus, for topping
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping
Pita bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook the bulgur as the label directs; season with salt.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, cumin and mustard in a medium bowl, then season the dressing with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, toss half of the dressing with the chicken. Toss the remaining dressing with the kale, romaine, cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes.
  • Divide the bulgur among 4 bowls, then top with the kale mixture and chicken. Top with hummus and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 700 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 5 grams

GREEK CHICKEN COUSCOUS BOWL



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A couscous bowl with loads of veggies, lemony chicken, and tzatziki sauce! Can be made ahead of time and re-heated for a healthy work-lunch option too!

Provided by Kim

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 30

½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ lemon, juiced
1 ½ cups water
1 cup dry couscous
½ cucumber, peeled and shredded
½ cup sour cream
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 broccoli crown, cut into florets
1 medium red onion, diced
½ cucumber, peeled and diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup chopped Kalamata olives, or to taste
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix rosemary, black pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cardamom, and coriander together in a small bowl. Place chicken on a plate and season with spice mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to shimmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add seasoned chicken to the pan and cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook, uncovered, until browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, 5 to 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and allow to cool 5 minutes. Slice into strips.
  • While chicken cooks, bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add couscous, stir once, and cover. Remove saucepan from heat and let couscous steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Mix cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, dill, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until tzatziki sauce is just combined.
  • Divide cooked couscous between 4 bowls. Top with cooked chicken, tzatziki sauce, broccoli, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and feta cheese. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers to reheat later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1334.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS BOWLS



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 cups uncooked whole-wheat Israeli couscous
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
1.5 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, grated
1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add 2 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes or until done. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain.
  • Combine yogurt and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill. Divide cooked couscous evenly among 4 bowls.
  • Arrange chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta evenly over couscous. Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons yogurt mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dill.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS



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From a Near East booklet. A fairly easy gourmet tasting dish. We thought the pine nuts were bitter, which was disappointing since they are so expensive. I'll leave them out next time I make the dish.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (5 5/8 ounce) package near east roasted garlic & olive oil couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil (I used the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes)
1/2-1 lb raw boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups Baby Spinach
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (I only use 1/4 tsp.)
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently or until the chicken is no longer pink. Add the spinach during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking chicken.
  • Stir in water, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and spice pack from couscous. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir with a fork to fluff couscous. Stir in feta cheese and pine nuts if using. Serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS



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From January 2006 Southern Living. We had this for dinner last night. At first taste, I thought it was just okay; by the time I got it to the table, though, it tasted really good. I had the leftovers cold for lunch today, and it was just as good as last night. I used about 2 oz of feta, and I used a deli-roasted chicken.

Provided by JeriBinNC

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 (5 5/8 ounce) package toasted pine nut couscous
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broth and seasoning packet from couscous in the microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until broth begins to boil. Place couscous in a large bowl, and stir in broth mixture. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in chicken and next 6 ingredients. Serve warm or cold.
  • Note: Substitute 4 tsp dried basil if you can't get fresh.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 222.6, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 18.9

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs per 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
  • If you don't have any lemon juice, use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
  • If you don't have any feta cheese, use another type of cheese, such as Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach.
  • If you're short on time, you can skip the step of marinating the chicken. However, marinating the chicken will help to make it more flavorful.
  • You can also cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until it's cooked through. This will take about 10-12 minutes per side.
  • Serve this dish with a side of pita bread or rice.

Conclusion:

These Mediterranean chicken and couscous bowls are a healthy and flavorful meal that are perfect for a weeknight dinner. They're also easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs and preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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