eCook Meal
Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl
with baby tomatoes & mushrooms
A medley of veggies add some lovely texture and colour to steamed couscous – earthy mushrooms, marinated cucumber & baby tomatoes & plump peas. Topped with golden mini chicken fillets, spiced with oregano. The refreshing chive-infused tzatziki brings everything together for a memorable and enjoyable meal.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MARINATION TIME
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Season and set aside in the fridge.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and peas in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through some seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the mushrooms with cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and lightly spray with cooking spray. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In the bowl with the Couscous, add the marinated cucumber and tomatoes, salad leaves, mushrooms, and seasoning.
DINNER TIME
Bowl up the loaded Couscous and top with the chicken. Finish with dollops of tzatziki and sprinkle over the chives. Well done, Chef!
MARINATION TIME
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Season and set aside in the fridge.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and peas in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through some seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the mushrooms with cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and lightly spray with cooking spray. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In the bowl with the Couscous, add the marinated cucumber and tomatoes, salad leaves, mushrooms, and seasoning.
DINNER TIME
Bowl up the loaded Couscous and top with the chicken. Finish with dollops of tzatziki and sprinkle over the chives. Well done, Chef!
MARINATION TIME
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Season and set aside in the fridge.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and peas in a bowl with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through some seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the mushrooms with cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and lightly spray with cooking spray. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In the bowl with the Couscous, add the marinated cucumber and tomatoes, salad leaves, mushrooms, and seasoning.
DINNER TIME
Bowl up the loaded Couscous and top with the chicken. Finish with dollops of tzatziki and sprinkle over the chives. Well done, Chef!
MARINATION TIME
In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Season and set aside in the fridge.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and peas in a bowl with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through some seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MUSHIES
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the mushrooms with cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and lightly spray with cooking spray. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In the bowl with the Couscous, add the marinated cucumber and tomatoes, salad leaves, mushrooms, and seasoning.
DINNER TIME
Bowl up the loaded Couscous and top with the chicken. Finish with dollops of tzatziki and sprinkle over the chives. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R196.03
for 4 servings · R49.01 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R29.99 · 1.14× packR34.27
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
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Couscous needs 200 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gButton Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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Peas needs 120 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 16% of packR6.88
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Lemon Juice needs 60 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 12% of packR3.60
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Fresh Chives needs 10 gSour Cream and Chives Flavoured Potato Crisps 125 g 125 g at R21.99 · 8% of packR1.76
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Tzatziki needs 160 mlTzatziki Seasoning 15 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Oregano
- Baby Tomatoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl?
The preparation time for Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl with baby tomatoes & mushrooms is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl with baby tomatoes & mushrooms?
The total time required to make Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl with baby tomatoes & mushrooms is between 25 and 40 minutes.
How many servings does Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl?
Baby Tomato, Button Mushrooms, Chicken, Couscous, Cucumber, Dried Oregano, Fresh Chives, Lemon Juice, Pea, Salad Leaves, Tzatziki
What is the nutritional information of Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl?
Calories: 466.9, Carbs: 45.9 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.5 grams, Sugar: 10.5 grams, Salt: 234.8 grams
How do I prepare Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl?
MUSHIES: Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the mushrooms with cooking spray. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. MARINATION TIME: In a bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Season and set aside in the fridge. DINNER TIME: Bowl up the loaded couscous and top with the chicken. Finish with dollops of tzatziki and sprinkle over the chives. Well done, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In the bowl with the couscous, add the marinated cucumber and tomatoes, salad leaves, mushrooms, and seasoning. CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel, coat with the oregano and lightly spray with cooking spray. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous and peas in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through some seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl?
Baby Tomato, Button Mushrooms, Chicken, Couscous, Cucumber, Dried Oregano, Fresh Chives, Lemon Juice, Pea, Salad Leaves, Tzatziki
How many calories does Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl have?
466.9 calories
How much fat content does Herby Chicken Couscous Bowl have?
grams