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A white plate is piled with pearl couscous, a vibrant orange sauce, and cucumber, feta cheese, parsley, and olive garnishes.

30 Minute Roasted Red Pepper Chicken with Pearl Couscous

Cassie Waltman
With a speedy preparation and loads of flavor, this roasted red pepper chicken with pearl couscous will quickly become a weeknight favorite.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 627 kcal

Equipment

  • mini food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pearl couscous
  • 12 oz jarred roasted red peppers ((drained weight))
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
  • 24 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1½ cups cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup black olives, sliced (about 2 ounces, drained)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the couscous according to package directions
  • In a mini food processor or blender, combine the drained peppers, ¾ cup feta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
  • Season the diced chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add in the oil and then add in the seasoned chicken. Cook until the moisture evaporates and the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the blended sauce over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce is thickened and glossy.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over the prepared couscous and top with the remaining feta, cucumber, parsley, and olives.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 47gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 2597mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1558IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 4mg
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