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!
Reviewed by our expert panel Serves: 4
Time to make: 30 mins
Total cost: $21.00 / $5.25 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 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
- 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)
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Calories 604cal
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Kilojoules 2530kJ
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Protein 33g
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Total fat 24g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 65g
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–Sugars 15g
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Dietary fibre 9g
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Sodium 130mg
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Calcium 70mg
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Iron 3.5mg
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.
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Absolutely delicious! I’ve made this a few times because it’s easy and fresh.
Might be my favourite meal