Herbed Chicken & Couscous Bowls with Tzatziki
A bright and refreshing Mediterranean bowl featuring juicy herbed chicken, fluffy couscous, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki. This bowl is light yet filling, rich in protein, and packed with herbs, lemon, and olive oil.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings:3 bowls
Ingredients
For the Herbed Chicken
500g chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Couscous
1 cup couscous
1 ¼ cups boiling chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Tzatziki
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint
Salt & pepper to taste
Veggies for the Bowl
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup sliced cucumbers
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup shredded lettuce or spinach
Optional: olives, feta cheese, roasted chickpeas
Instructions
1. Prepare the Tzatziki
Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water with hands or a cloth.
Combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill.
Mix well and refrigerate to chill.
2. Make the Couscous
Place couscous in a bowl with olive oil/butter and salt.
Pour boiling broth over couscous.
Cover with a lid or plate and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork and mix in chopped parsley.
3. Cook the Herbed Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes, flipping until golden and fully cooked.
Let rest for 2 minutes, then slice.
4. Assemble the Bowls
Divide equally into 3 bowls:
A scoop of fluffy couscous
A handful of veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, greens)
Sliced herbed chicken
A generous spoon of tzatziki on top
Optional toppings: feta, olives, extra lemon, fresh herbs.
Tips
Make it spicier: Add chili flakes or harissa to the chicken marinade.
Make it lighter: Use whole wheat couscous and add more greens.
Add more protein: Include chickpeas, boiled eggs, or grilled halloumi.
Meal Prep: Keeps well for 3 days; store tzatziki separately so it stays fresh.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 460 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbs: 46 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 4 g