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 75ml [150ml]|#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. Slice the chicken into strips, about 1cm thick. 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 75ml [150ml]|#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. Slice the chicken into strips, about 1cm thick. 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 225ml [300ml]|#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. Slice the chicken into strips, about 1cm thick. 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 225ml [300ml]|#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. Slice the chicken into strips, about 1cm thick. 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
R138.62
for 4 servings · R34.66 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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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 R59.99 · 24% of packR14.40
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 23% of packR5.25
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Couscous needs 300 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 R129.99 · 20% of packR26.00
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 Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad?
Calories: 661, Carbs: 50 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.8 grams, Sugar: 9.5 grams, Salt: 392 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. Slice the chicken into strips, about 1cm thick. 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 75ml [150ml]|#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 Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad have?
661 calories
How much fat content does Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Salad have?
grams