Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Couscous Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

A vibrant Moroccan-inspired chicken dish with a fresh couscous salad, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large resealable bag or bowl, combine the chicken, lemon juice and zest, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- 2
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.


