I have still been slowly, but surely, cooking my way through one of my favourite cookbooks – Jamie Oliver’s 15 Minute Meals. Not necessarily because they only take 15 minutes to prepare (they take me more like 30 minutes), but because I am impressed by how creative and packed with flavour most of the recipes are. The latest recipe I tried was this one for “Gorgeous Greek Chicken, with herbed couscous and tzatziki” – and true to form, it was rather delicious indeed. Even if I did modify the recipe slightly to use what ingredients I did / didn’t have.
I sprinkled the chicken with a mixture of spices and lemon zest, then pan fried them until golden brown.
Meanwhile, I made the couscous ‘salad’ – using couscous (duh), mint, parsley, peas, feta and carrots. Along with a tzatziki – using greek yoghurt, lemon juice, cucumber and more mint.
All together now!
Couscous salad, chicken and a generous dollop of that delightful tzatziki.
And yes, let your eyes fool you, this serving was HUGE. Too much in fact.
But it was delicious, healthy and packed with flavour. And I devoured pretty much all of it! What about you? Have you cooked with couscous lately?
My mouth is watering right now – looks amazing!! I too am a big fan of the big tastes and little fuss involved with Jamie's food 🙂
I haven't cooked with couscous for ages come to think of it! It seems to have been replaced by quinoa!
just mouthwatering….looks delicious!
I've got the 30 minute version and found it a little complicated but what I have made is delish. Yours looks great.
Carolyn
The 15 minute recipes take me 30 minutes too…but that still seems quick for the end result (my usual 30 minutes of cooking does not produce anything nearly as sophisticated!). I have been meaning to make this dish with tofu instead of chicken – glad you enjoyed it!
Glad to hear they take most other people 30 mins too! 🙂 This looks fantastic, I think I will have to move it up to 'to make' list.