Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Herbed Couscous
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender chicken breasts coated in a bright lemon-herb marinade, served over a fluffy bed of couscous with fresh herbs. A quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired family meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin into paillards
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken paillards and turn to coat both sides. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.


