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Lemon chicken, broccoli & couscous

Base recipe: 4 servings · About 30 minutes

  1. Step 1Prepare the ingredients

    Wash produce; prepare the broccoli and mince garlic before handling raw chicken. Keep a separate board for the chicken.

    Ingredients for this step

    • 1.25 lbboneless skinless chicken breastPrep: cut into thin strips
    • 12 ozbroccoli florets
    • 2 clovegarlic clovesPrep: minced

  2. Step 2Cook couscous and broccoli

    Prepare couscous with water according to its package. Cover and set aside. Steam broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

    Ingredients for this step

    • 1 cupdry couscous
    • 12 ozbroccoli florets

  3. Step 3Cook the chicken

    Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer, in batches if needed. Add garlic for the last minute. Check that the chicken reaches 165 F in its thickest pieces.

    Ingredients for this step

    • 2 tbspolive oil
    • 1.25 lbboneless skinless chicken breastPrep: cut into thin strips
    • 2 clovegarlic clovesPrep: minced

  4. Step 4Season and serve

    Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide chicken, couscous and broccoli among four plates.

    Ingredients for this step

    • 1 wholelemon
    • 0.5 tspsalt
    • 0.25 tspblack pepper
    • 1.25 lbboneless skinless chicken breastPrep: cut into thin strips
    • 1 cupdry couscous
    • 12 ozbroccoli florets
Recipe notes & food safety

Thin strips cook more evenly; use the thermometer, not color, for doneness.

About 20 minutes hands-on. Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving and ingredient illustrations are AI-generated.