Cayenne pepper adds a little heat to this Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous Salad! You're going to love how easy it is to get a healthy dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Whole Wheat Couscous - the Easy Way to Add Whole Grains!
Do you like whole wheat pasta? Honestly, I'm not a fan. I haven't really tried it lately, so maybe they've improved the flavor. It's not so much that I don't like the flavor of whole wheat pasta, it's just that I like the flavor of regular pasta better.
It's the same with whole wheat bread. I'll eat it, but I'd much rather have a sourdough baguette. The only exception to the whole wheat bias that I have is whole wheat couscous. I love it.
It's just as easy as regular couscous and is better for you. I use it almost interchangeably with grains. However, for this Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous Salad from a 2010 issue of Donna Hay magazine, all I had to substitute was whole wheat couscous for regular.
Spicy Chicken with Couscous Salad
One of the things I liked about this recipe, besides how easy it was, is that it only uses two chicken breasts halves to serve 4 people! You press down on the filet and using a sharp knife, you slice it from side to side, resulting in two smaller filets.
It was perfect! This whole recipe is super easy to put together, you basically grill all of the vegetables, then toss them with couscous, while you grill the chicken. It's on the table in under 30 minutes!
Looking for more easy chicken dinners:
Another favorite easy chicken dinner is this Lime Grilled Chicken with Vegetables and a Basil Herb Sauce.
This Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is an easy sheet pan dinner that you'll turn to time and time again!
Everyone loves this Grilled Chicken with Corn and Black Bean Salsa!
Spicy Chicken, Corn and Couscous Salad
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts,
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cobs of corn husks and silks removed
- 2 long red chilies
- 2 zucchini sliced
- 3 cups cooked couscous
- 1 ½ cups cilantro leaves
- lemon wedge to serve
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place the chicken, cayenne pepper, garlic and 1 tablespoon of oil in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Toss the corn, zucchini and chiles with the remaining oil. Char-grill or grill the corn and the chilies for about 8 minutes, turning, until tender and blackened in parts. Remove from the heat and chop the chile and place in a bowl. Remove the kernels from the corn cob and place in the bowl with the chile. Grill the zucchini for about 2 minutes per side. Add to the corn mixture, along with the couscous and cilantro and toss to combine. Grill the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken sliced over the couscous salad with a lemon wedge for serving.
Veronika says
This looks like a perfect meal! So healthy and delicious! I didn't make couscous for a long time and miss it a lot! I think I still have it in the pantry, so will try this recipe next week!
Marisa F. Stewart says
We have all of the ingredients so this is for dinner tonight. We really enjoy couscous and spicy chicken is a given at our house. On Sunday our main meal is usually at noon so this light dish is perfect for supper.
Cory Varga says
The cous cous looks absolutely delicious. I love a cous cous which has lemon and cilantro on it, so this is perfect.
Elaine says
Chicken and couscous go so well together. It is one of those combos that never disappoint, no matter what part of the day you make it. Super excited about this recipe - it looks amazing!
Denise says
The perfect meal. That spicy chicken looks amazing, that is a recipe my family would love!
Tammy says
A simple yet beautiful meal! This is a perfect springtime dish...love the heat mixed with the sweetness of the corn. Looks and sounds delish!
Anna says
I love anything spicy and this salad is just perfect for me! Now that the days are getting warmer, I'm looking for lighter and fresher meals and this will hit the spot perfectly!
Eva says
Haha I love the taste of whole wheat pasta, and I think I have never tried whole wheat cous cous. Am I missing out? You'll probably say yes. I am just so used to buying the regular one. Should give whole wheat cous cous a try and this recipe seems the perfect excuse.
Gloria says
You can never go wrong with a great chicken dinner any night of the week. Couscous is a great side dish. I know my family would love this.
swathi says
Spicy chicken corn couscous salad looks delicious and filling, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning
Michelle says
I'm with you on the whole wheat, it's usually too heavy for my taste. I will be trying the whole wheat couscous thanks!
Michelle
Miz Helen says
We would love your Spicy Chicken and Corn Couscous, this looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing with us today at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Heather Kinnaird says
what an absolutely gorgeous meal
Marjie says
Have you tried the high protein angel hair? I like it better than the regular, but I'm not as fond of the high protein penne. Just a thought. Your chicken dinner looks really good; this is the right time of year to use fresh corn, because it's so available and delicious!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I always forget about couscous but it's such a great ingredient because it cooks SO fast! Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Christie says
I love to use couscous, too. It is so simple and kick. Sounds like a perfect weeknight dinner.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
This looks like such a lovely light meal. A great way to use up all the corn we just picked too!
Renz says
I don't like whole wheat really either. Like you I prefer the taste of "Regular". This chicken looks really really good. I need to use cous cous more
Ann says
What a lovely fresh looking meal. Definitely one to add to the rotation this summer.