Tomato & Basil Chicken Thigh, Couscous & Courgette Plate
Ready in about 40 minutes, this colourful chicken thigh and couscous dish is built for maintenance — 624 kcal and 51g protein.
Ingredients
- 140g Chicken Thigh
- 150g couscous
- 80g spinach
- 80g courgette
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and courgette, 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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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: couscous first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the parmesan.
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