This chicken crunch bowl is a fresh, satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. It combines juicy pan-seared chicken with fluffy couscous, roasted sweet potato, crunchy vegetables, salty olives, and a light, herby yoghurt dressing. Balanced, colorful, and easy to customize — this is the kind of bowl you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients:
Serves 2
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup olives (green or mixed), halved
- ¼ cup pickled red onion
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Yoghurt dressing
- ¾ cup Greek yoghurt (or thick natural yoghurt)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), finely chopped
Instructions:
- Roast the sweet potato
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes, until soft and lightly caramelized.
2. Cook the couscous
Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and season lightly with salt.
3. Cook the chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Pan-sear in a hot skillet with a little olive oil for about 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Let rest briefly, then slice.
4. Make the yoghurt dressing
Stir together yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic (if using), herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble the bowl
Divide couscous between two bowls. Add roasted sweet potato, corn, grated carrot, cucumber, olives, and pickled red onion. Top with sliced chicken, drizzle with yoghurt dressing, and finish with fresh herbs.
Tips & Variations
- Swap couscous for quinoa or bulgur if you prefer
- Add chili flakes or chili oil for heat
- Works great for meal prep — keep dressing separate until serving
- Feta cheese is a great optional topping for extra saltiness
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories: ~520 kcal
Protein: ~38–40 g
Carbohydrates: ~45–48 g
Fat: ~18–20 g
Fiber: ~7–8 g
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