Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad

Colour is an easy way to see if a dish is going to be a satisfying eating experience. Feast your eyes on couscous loaded with plump green peas, charred sweet yellow corn, red pickled peppers and golden chicken fillets. A rainbow of deliciousness, Chef!

Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad

with peas, charred corn & pickled peppers

4.9

Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes

Overall Time: 20 - 35 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Seasoning (salt & pepper)
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad
  1. Couscous

    Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and the peas 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.

  2. Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.

  4. ALL TOGETHER

    When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomato, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!

  • Couscous - 75ml

  • Peas - 40g

  • Corn - 40g

  • Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 150g

  • Tomato - 1

  • Piquanté Peppers - 20g

  • Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce - 30ml

  1. Couscous

    Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and the peas 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.

  2. Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.

  4. ALL TOGETHER

    When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomato, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!

  • Couscous - 150ml

  • Peas - 80g

  • Corn - 80g

  • Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 300g

  • Tomato - 1

  • Piquanté Peppers - 40g

  • Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce - 60ml

  1. Couscous

    Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and the peas 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.

  2. Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. 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.

  4. ALL TOGETHER

    When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomatoes, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!

  • Couscous - 225ml

  • Peas - 120g

  • Corn - 120g

  • Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 450g

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Piquanté Peppers - 60g

  • Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce - 90ml

  1. Couscous

    Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous and the peas 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.

  2. Corn

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. 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.

  4. ALL TOGETHER

    When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomatoes, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!

  • Couscous - 300ml

  • Peas - 160g

  • Corn - 160g

  • Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 600g

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Piquanté Peppers - 80g

  • Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce - 125ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad?

The preparation time for Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad with peas, charred corn & pickled peppers is between 20 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad with peas, charred corn & pickled peppers?

The total time required to make Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad with peas, charred corn & pickled peppers is between 20 and 35 minutes.

How many servings does Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad?

Chicken, Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce, Corn, Couscous, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Peas, Piquanté Peppers, Tomato, Tomatoes

What is the nutritional information of Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad?

Calories: 542, Carbs: 65 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 48.4 grams, Sugar: 13.3 grams, Salt: 134 grams

How do I prepare Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad?

DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef! ALL TOGETHER: When the couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomato, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. CORN: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the corn until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous and the peas 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 Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad?

Chicken, Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce, Corn, Couscous, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Peas, Piquanté Peppers, Tomato, Tomatoes

How many calories does Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad have?

542 calories

How much fat content does Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad have?

grams

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