Chicken and pepper couscous

By the GetYourMacros team · 24 September 2026

A vibrant Middle Eastern inspired bowl with fluffy couscous, spiced chicken, and a refreshing yogurt sauce.

• Time 20 min
• Course One-dish meal
• Diet Omnivore
• Cuisine Middle Eastern
• Allergens gluten, dairy

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 80 g Couscous
• 160 g Chicken breast
• 200 g Bell peppers
• 100 g Greek yogurt 0%
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Ground cumin to taste
• 20 ml Lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Place the couscous in a bowl, cover with an equal volume of boiling salted water, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Slice the chicken breast into small strips and season with salt and half of the cumin.
3. Dice the bell peppers and sauté them in a pan with half the oil over high heat for 6-7 minutes.
4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice and the remaining cumin to make a sauce.
6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the remaining oil.
7. Assemble the plate with the couscous base, topped with the chicken and peppers, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

Tips

• You can eat this hot or cold, making it a perfect meal-prep option for the office.
• Add a splash of water to the yogurt sauce if you prefer a more pourable consistency.

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