Mass-Builder Balsamic-glazed Chicken Breast & Couscous Bowl with Aubergine
A cosy Italian bowl: chicken breast with couscous, aubergine and mushrooms. Around 929 kcal and 84g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 200g Chicken Breast
- 255g couscous
- 80g aubergine
- 80g mushrooms
- 15g balsamic vinegar
- 5g honey
- 3g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- 30g goat's cheese
- 15g walnuts
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the aubergine and mushrooms, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Pour just-boiled stock over the couscous, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).
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Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the aubergine and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: couscous first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the goat's cheese, walnuts for extra energy-dense calories.
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