Cous Cous with Chicken & Mint

154 reviews

A delicious and savory salad

Coline
Coline
33.2k
$$$
Easy
A Nutri-scoreB Eco-score

16 minutes

Prep time

6 minutes

Cook time

483 cal.

Per serving

Utensils

Stovetop, Blender, Frying pan, Kettle

recipe

Chicken breast
Egg
Garlic
Mint (fresh)

Step 1

To prepare the chicken meatballs, add the chicken breast, egg, garlic and half the mint to a food processor. Add salt & pepper and mix.* *Check out our tips for this step

Step 2

If it's too moist, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour and mix.

Step 3

Add some flour on your work surface and delicately form meatballs using your hands.

Step 4

In a skillet on high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the meatballs for 2 minutes on the first side.

Couscous

Step 5

In the meantime, boil water in a pot. In a bowl, add equal parts cous cous and boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes. Once cooked, fluff the cous cous.

Step 6

Turn the meatballs over, and cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until cooked throughout.

Cucumber

Step 7

Meanwhile, cut the cucumber in thin slices.

Greek Yogurt (plain)

Step 8

In a bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper.

Mint (fresh)
Couscous

Step 9

Add the rest of the mint to the cous cous along with a squeeze of lemon juice and lemon zest. Add the sliced cucumber and mix.

Step 10

Serve the cous cous with the meatballs and add a dollop of yogurt on top. Add some extra mint, a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!

😋 Gourmet tipCamille C

For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest adding cumin or 'piment d'Espelette' in the raw meatball mixture.

- Camille C, Créatrice de recettes

Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy483 cal.
Fat10 g
Carbohydrates52 g
Protein47 g
Fiber3 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Cous Cous with Chicken & Mint" contains 483 Energy, 10 g of Fat, 52 g of Carbohydrates, 47 g of Protein, 3 g of Fiber.

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