Go Back
Print

Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herb Couscous

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 plates
Calories 650
A flavorful grilled chicken served with herbed Israeli couscous and fresh vegetables, perfect for a summer meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 lb whole Chicken, cut into 6 pieces (leg quarters, breasts, wings)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
  • 3/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
  • 2 cups Israeli couscous
  • 2 lemons Lemons, halved
  • 2 small Cucumbers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh flat-leaf Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh Mint

Instructions 

  • Prepare marinade: whisk garlic, mustard, honey, lemon zest, and juice; whisk in oil, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Marinate chicken: toss chicken pieces with 3/4 cup marinade, cover, and chill 1 hour.
  • Cook couscous: boil water, add couscous, simmer 10 minutes, drain, and cool 10 minutes. Toss with remaining marinade.
  • Grill chicken: preheat grill, cook chicken until internal temp reaches 165°F, about 13-14 minutes per side for thighs and breasts, 10 minutes for wings. Char lemon halves 2 minutes.
  • Combine: stir cucumbers, parsley, mint, and remaining salt into couscous. Rest chicken 10 minutes.
  • Serve: divide couscous, chicken, and charred lemons among plates.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Keep an eye on grill to prevent over-charring.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, couscous, Lemon