Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet; sear chicken thighs 2-3 minutes per side
Add garlic, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon juice; cook 2 minutes
Stir in couscous, broth, and remaining olive oil
Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven
Bake 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and couscous absorbs liquid
Top with fresh parsley
Notes
Use boneless skinless thighs for juicier results
Adjust spices to taste
Oven-safe skillet essential for pan-to-oven transition
Let rest 10 minutes before serving for neater portions
Fully freezes well (cooled completely before storing)
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Oven baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups with 1-2 thighs)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg