eCook Meal
Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad
with peas, charred corn & pickled peppers
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!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
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.
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.
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.
ALL TOGETHER
When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomato, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!
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.
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.
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.
ALL TOGETHER
When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomato, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!
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.
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.
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.
ALL TOGETHER
When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomatoes, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!
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.
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.
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.
ALL TOGETHER
When the Couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomatoes, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R97.19
for 4 servings · R24.30 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Piquanté Peppers needs 80 gPEPPADEW Piquanté Pepper Chutney 400 g 400 g at R58.99 · 20% of packR11.80
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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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Peas needs 160 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 21% of packR9.17
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Tomatoes needs 2Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Corn needs 160 gKoo Creamstyle Sweetcorn 415 g 415 g at R23.99 · 39% of packR9.25
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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
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce
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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, Pea, Piquanté Peppers, Tomato
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?
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. ALL TOGETHER: When the couscous is ready, add the corn, the tomato, the peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded couscous, top with the chicken, and drizzle over the lemon & herb sauce. Dig in, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad?
Chicken, Colleen's Handmade Lemon & Herb Sauce, Corn, Couscous, Pea, Piquanté Peppers, Tomato
How many calories does Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad have?
542 calories
How much fat content does Zesty Chicken & Couscous salad have?
grams