Easy
Coline
Cous Cous with Chicken & Mint
13 minutesPrep time
6 minutesCook time
483 cal.Per serving
Ingredients for 1
1
Chicken breast
60 g
Couscous
80 g
Cucumber
1 tbsp
Greek Yogurt (plain)
1/4 clove
Garlic
1/10 bunch
Mint (fresh)
1/2
Egg
Utensils
Stovetop, Blender, Frying pan, Kettle
recipe
- 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. - 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. - Step 7
Meanwhile, cut the cucumber in thin slices. - Step 8
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper. - 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 tip
For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest adding cumin or 'piment d'Espelette' in the raw meatball mixture.