Evening meal
Lemon chicken with wholegrain couscous
Pan-fried lemon and garlic chicken breast served with wholegrain couscous and roasted vegetables.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Portions
- 2
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- High-protein
- Mediterranean-style

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Ingredients
For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
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Method
- Step 1. Marinate the chicken in lemon juice, zest, garlic and half the oil for 10 minutes.
- Step 2. Heat a pan and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes each side until piping hot throughout with no pink meat and juices running clear.
- Step 3. Meanwhile, roast the courgette and pepper with the remaining oil for 20 minutes.
- Step 4. Prepare the couscous according to the packet instructions.
- Step 5. Stir the coriander through the couscous.
- Step 6. Slice the chicken and serve with the couscous and roasted vegetables.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
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