Cozy Rustic Meal: Two Plates of Food on a Wooden Table
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Herb-Crusted Chicken with Mediterranean Couscous
A rustic, flavorful meal featuring juicy herb-crusted chicken and a vibrant Mediterranean couscous salad, perfect for two plates filled with food on top of a wooden table.
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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hour
Servings4
Calories580 kcal
📝 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture all over chicken thighs.
3
Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer on a baking sheet, skin-side up. Roast for 35-45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
4
While chicken roasts, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water or broth over couscous, stir, and cover. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5
In a large bowl, combine fluffed couscous with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, feta, parsley, and mint.
6
Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper for the dressing. Pour over couscous mixture and toss to combine.
7
Let chicken rest 5-10 minutes after roasting. Serve chicken and couscous salad on two plates, garnished with lemon wedges.
💡 Notes
For best results, use fresh herbs for the chicken and salad. The couscous salad can be made ahead and stored separately. Chicken can be seasoned up to 24 hours prior to cooking. Consider adding chickpeas to the salad for extra protein.