eCook Meal
Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad
with basil pesto & couscous
Perfectly pan-fried chicken mini fillets are slathered with melted mozzarella and sit atop a fluffy couscous base. Balsamic-marinated tomato brings together the classic caprese flavour profile beautifully. Garnished with a basil pesto drizzle. There you have it, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Add the Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate for serving.
CHEESY Chicken
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place a pan, with a lid, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the strips until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final minute, top the chicken with the cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 3 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml olive oil and 5ml of warm water. Mix well to combine.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the Couscous, the salad leaves, the tomato and the marinade, and seasoning.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy Couscous salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Add the Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate for serving.
CHEESY Chicken
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place a pan, with a lid, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the strips until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final minute, top the chicken with the cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 3 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml olive oil and 5ml of warm water. Mix well to combine.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the Couscous, the salad leaves, the tomato and the marinade, and seasoning.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy Couscous salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Add the Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate for serving.
CHEESY Chicken
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place a pan, with a lid, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the strips until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final minute, top the chicken with the cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 3 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml olive oil and 5ml of warm water. Mix well to combine.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the Couscous, the salad leaves, the tomato and the marinade, and seasoning.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy Couscous salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
MARINATO THE Tomato
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Add the Tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate for serving.
CHEESY Chicken
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Place a pan, with a lid, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the strips until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final minute, top the chicken with the cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 3 minutes.
LOOSEN THE PESTO
In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml olive oil and 5ml of warm water. Mix well to combine.
BRING IT TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the Couscous, the salad leaves, the tomato and the marinade, and seasoning.
TANGY FEAST!
Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy Couscous salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R113.74
for 4 servings · R28.43 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Tomatoes needs 2Flavourburst™ Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Balsamic Vinegar needs 60 mlWillow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R54.99 · 24% of packR13.20
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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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Couscous needs 400 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese needs 120 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R124.99 · 20% of packR25.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad?
The preparation time for Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad with basil pesto & couscous is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad with basil pesto & couscous?
The total time required to make Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad with basil pesto & couscous is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad?
Balsamic Vinegar, Couscous, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad?
Calories: 774, Carbs: 64 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 56.4 grams, Sugar: 10.6 grams, Salt: 457 grams
How do I prepare Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad?
TANGY FEAST!: Plate up a generous mound of the fluffy couscous salad. Top with the succulent cheese-covered chicken and drizzle over the loosened basil pesto. Divine! BRING IT TOGETHER: In a salad bowl, combine the couscous, the salad leaves, the tomato and the marinade, and seasoning. LOOSEN THE PESTO: In a small bowl, combine the pesto with 5ml olive oil and 5ml of warm water. Mix well to combine. CHEESY CHICKEN: Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place a pan, with a lid, over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the strips until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final minute, top the chicken with the cheese, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest for 3 minutes. MARINATO THE TOMATO: In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Add the tomato and toss until coated. Set aside to marinate for serving. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad?
Balsamic Vinegar, Couscous, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad have?
774 calories
How much fat content does Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad have?
grams