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Lemon chicken, broccoli & couscous

Serves 4 · About 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 12 oz broccoli florets
  • 1 cup dry couscous
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Let's make dinner

  1. Wash produce; prepare the broccoli and mince garlic before handling raw chicken. Keep a separate board for the chicken.
  2. Prepare couscous with water according to its package. Cover and set aside. Steam broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide chicken, couscous and broccoli among four plates.
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 illustrations are AI-generated.