Chicken thighs with dukkah couscous salad

This easy to make chicken thighs with dukkah couscous salad is delicious and super satisfying for midweek summer dinners. On the table in 30 minutes, high in protein and fibre, this will be a favourite!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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5 teaspoons olive oil
1 ¼ cups Israeli couscous
4 teaspoons dukkah
450g skinless boneless chicken thighs
3 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
200g boiled or steamed chopped asparagus, green beans or snow peas
⅓ cup pitted dates, finely chopped

Instructions

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In a large saucepan, heat one teaspoon of the oil over medium-high. Add couscous and half the dukkah and cook, stirring well, for 1 minute. Add 2 1/2 cups of boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
In a large pan, heat remaining oil over high. Add chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle remaining dukkah over chicken. Cook, turning once, for a further 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
Mix remaining ingredients through couscous mixture.
To serve, divide couscous and vegetable mixture among 4 plates, top with chicken and garnish with chopped fresh mint or basil.

HFG tip

The couscous salad can be made in advance and kept in the fridge.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 604 cal

Kilojoules 2530 kJ

Protein 33 g

Total fat 24 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 65 g

Sugar 15 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 130 mg

Calcium 70 mg

Iron 3.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

First published: Jan 2018

3 comments on Chicken thighs with dukkah couscous salad

Tim Mehrtens March 23, 2021 at 8:47 am #

Absolutely delicious! I’ve made this a few times because it’s easy and fresh.

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Trevor Creek April 24, 2021 at 6:53 pm #

Might be my favourite meal

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Joan Byrne June 18, 2022 at 7:11 pm #

Very popular

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