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Mediterranean Flavors Easy Dinner Ideas

This vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dinner features a colorful mix of grilled vegetables, lemon-herb chicken, and fluffy couscous. It’s a simple yet flavorful meal that comes together in under 40 minutes, perfect for weeknights when you want fresh, healthy food without the fuss.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 zucchini sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 large red onion sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup couscous dry, instant
  • 1.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare vegetables.
  • While the chicken marinates, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  • Combine the cooked chicken and grilled vegetables with fluffed couscous. Stir in feta cheese and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve warm in bowls, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas and grill portobello mushrooms instead. Meal preps well for up to 4 days when stored in airtight containers.