Lemon-Herbal Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Couscous

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A light and zesty Middle Eastern-inspired dish with herb-crusted chicken, roasted seasonal vegetables, and fluffy couscous for a comforting one-pan meal. This Middle Eastern recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken thighs
2, zested and juiced lemon
1/3 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
4 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups couscous
2 cups, mixed (zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes) vegetables
4 cloves, minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, and garlic. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Toss vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp garlic, and a pinch of salt. Spread around the chicken and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Step 3: In a large bowl, fluff couscous with 1.5 cups boiling water. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff again and mix with roasted vegetables.
Step 4: Serve chicken atop couscous, drizzled with remaining lemon juice and garnished with additional parsley.