Meal prep
The internet is packed with ideas for meal plans and meal prep and getting yourself sorted and I have to be honest, it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming to me. I know it’s a good idea and I know it will save me time later on but I get really flustered when I think about spending my Sunday cooking chicken and chopping vegetables and making brown rice in bulk. I mean, I really just want to lie in bed and watch Friends, you know? But that’s where this Moroccan chicken couscous salad comes in to save the day because it is the most delicious, easy lunch recipe.
Quick and easy!
Not only does it not take more then 40 minutes to cook enough of this recipe to feed you for the entire week, it’s also my favourite, easy couscous recipe, ever. The couscous is studded with all kinds of goodness in the form of roasted butternut squash (but sweet potato and pumpkin can easily be subbed), red bell pepper, chopped dried apricots, feta and fresh rocket/arugula. So much flavour and texture! I’m not usually a fan of dried fruit in food but in this couscous salad it adds glorious texture and really great sharp sweetness. I love the peppery arugula and the creamy-salty feta just finishes the salad perfectly.
Juicy Moroccan chicken
The chicken is marinated in earthy, aromatic spices and quickly sauteed until just cooked, golden brown and juicy. Honestly, there are times I make the couscous salad by itself but the chicken does add a lot of flavour and is great if you want to add some protein to your meal. To add more meal prep variety, you can totally have the chicken on a green salad or in a wrap to keep things interesting. I’ve might or might not even eat it just as is, straight out of the fridge when lunch-time rolls around and I’m starving. It’s just SO good.
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