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Dark Meat Chicken & Couscous Bar

Dark Meat Chicken & Couscous Bar

One recipe–endless ways to enjoy!

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 23, 2025
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Our chef-curated “perfect plates” are the answer to your dinner questions! Set out a spread of Mediterranean-seasoned chicken thighs, salt-and-pepper roasted zucchini, bouncy pearl couscous, and juicy tomato salad along with tantalizing toppers: garlicky cream sauce, fresh dill, crunchy almonds, and lemon wedges. Serve it family style so everyone can build their own bowl! Add on jasmine rice for a rice bowl and/or pitas for stuffing and dipping!

Tags:
High Protein
Mediterranean
Kid Friendly
Dietitian-Approved
Sodium Smart
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat
Eggs
Tree Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 cup

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Zucchini

10 ounce

Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken

2 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 unit

Lemon

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

1 unit

Tomato

½ teaspoon

Dried Oregano

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

¼ ounce

Dill

½ ounce

Sliced Almonds

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Olive Oil

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

/ per serving
Calories740 kcal
Fat34 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Sodium650 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Baking Sheet
Small pot
Large Pan
Small Bowl
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and slice zucchini crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds. Dice tomato into ¼ inch pieces. Quarter lemon. Roughly chop dill.

Roast Zucchini
2
  • Toss zucchini on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender, 14-16 minutes. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!

Cook Couscous
3
  • While zucchini roasts, in a small pot combine couscous, stock concentrates, and 1½ cups water (3 cups water and a medium pot for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Cook Chicken
4
  • While couscous cooks, open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, half the oregano (all for 4 servings), half the garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the garlic powder in the next step.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

Make Salad & Mix Sauce
5
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomato, juice from half the lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.

  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and remaining garlic powder. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6
  • Serve zucchini, couscous, chicken, tomato salad, garlic sauce, dill, almonds, and remaining lemon wedges family style and let everyone build their own bowls. TIP: Dash with your favorite hot sauce if you like things spicy. Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!

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