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Honey and thyme roasted chicken with couscous

  • Time to make: 20 mins, plus 30 mins marinating
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon honey plus 2 teaspoons, extra
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
    • 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons juice plus 1 ⅔ tablespoons extra and zest
    • 4 x 150g skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
    • 1 cup couscous
    • spray oil
    • 250g fresh or frozen broccoli
    • 250g fresh or frozen green beans
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 To make marinade, mix garlic, honey, thyme and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a non-metallic bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180°C.

    2 Place couscous in a bowl with 1 cup boiling water. Cover and set aside for a few minutes.

    3 Spray a large frying pan with oil and sear chicken over a high heat for 1-2 minutes each side until golden. Transfer to a baking tray and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

    4 Meanwhile, steam or microwave frozen vegetables for 2 minutes or until hot, adding lemon zest in the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain vegetables and add to couscous. Stir in pumpkin seeds.

    5 In a bowl whisk together extra honey and lemon juice. Stir through couscous. Plate couscous then top with chicken and serve.

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