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Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous Bowls

Juicy shreds of rotisserie chicken and crisp cucumber slices rest on plump, nutty whole-wheat couscous, all brought together by a cool, tangy buttermilk-yogurt dressing fragrant with dill.

Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous Bowls
Total
32 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
17 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
473
Protein
35g
Carbs
55g
Fat
14g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
608mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat Israeli couscous
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless rotisserie chicken (white and dark meat), shredded (about 3 cups)
  • 1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes or until done. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain.
  2. Combine yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill.
  3. Divide the cooked couscous evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and feta evenly over the couscous. Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons yogurt mixture; sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dill.