Lemon Oregano Chicken + Giant Couscous

23 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Toss the chicken with the lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper and ¼ tsp oregano.
  2. 2Toss the chicken with the lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper and ¼ tsp oregano.
  3. 3Toss the chicken with the lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper and ¼ tsp oregano.
  4. 4Heat a glug of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat.
  5. 5Heat a glug of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat.
  6. 6Heat a glug of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat.
  7. 7Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden, then remove and set aside.
  8. 8Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden, then remove and set aside.
  9. 9Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden, then remove and set aside.
  10. 10Lower the heat slightly and cook the onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  11. 11Lower the heat slightly and cook the onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  12. 12Lower the heat slightly and cook the onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  13. 13Stir in the garlic and remaining oregano and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  14. 14Stir in the garlic and remaining oregano and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  15. 15Stir in the garlic and remaining oregano and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  16. 16Add the giant couscous and toast for a minute, letting it soak up all the flavour.
  17. 17Add the giant couscous and toast for a minute, letting it soak up all the flavour.
  18. 18Add the giant couscous and toast for a minute, letting it soak up all the flavour.
  19. 19Squeeze in the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
  20. 20Squeeze in the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
  21. 21Squeeze in the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
  22. 22Pour in the stock, add the olives and give everything a good stir.
  23. 23Pour in the stock, add the olives and give everything a good stir.
  24. 24Pour in the stock, add the olives and give everything a good stir.
  25. 25Bring to a simmer.
  26. 26Bring to a simmer.
  27. 27Bring to a simmer.
  28. 28Cover and cook on a low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until the couscous is tender.
  29. 29Cover and cook on a low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until the couscous is tender.
  30. 30Cover and cook on a low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until the couscous is tender.
  31. 31Stir through the spinach, then nestle the chicken back in with any resting juices to warm through.
  32. 32Stir through the spinach, then nestle the chicken back in with any resting juices to warm through.
  33. 33Stir through the spinach, then nestle the chicken back in with any resting juices to warm through.
  34. 34Finish with parsley and feta.
  35. 35Finish with parsley and feta.
  36. 36Finish with parsley and feta.

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 200 g giant couscous
  • 200 g giant couscous
  • 200 g giant couscous
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 100 g olives, roughly chopped
  • 100 g olives, roughly chopped
  • 100 g olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 handful parsley, chopped
  • 1 handful parsley, chopped
  • 1 handful parsley, chopped
  • 1 feta, crumbled
  • 1 feta, crumbled
  • 1 feta, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 glug of oil
  • 1 glug of oil
  • 1 glug of oil
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon lemon juice

Equipment

large pan

Tips

  • Everything happens in the same pan, building layers of flavor as you go.
  • The chicken renders and leaves behind gorgeous flavor, which the couscous then soaks up.