Name: Chicken Souvlaki with Herbed Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 cup sliced fennel (reserve leaves, if desired); 0.33333334326744 cup dry white wine; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; Lemon wedges; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0.5 cup Israeli (large pearl) couscous; 1 cup water; 0.5 cup snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed); 0.75 cup chopped red sweet pepper; 0.5 cup chopped cucumber; 0.5 cup chopped red onion; 0.33333334326744 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 0.25 cup snipped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Chicken Souvlaki with Herbed Couscous

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Fennel adds a nice flavoring to the marinade in this healthy chicken souvlaki dish. The kabobs are perfectly paired with a veggie-packed, yogurt-dressed Israeli couscous.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 9, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Chicken Souvlaki Kebabs with Mediterranean Couscous

Prep Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 cup sliced fennel (reserve leaves, if desired)
⅓ cup dry white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges

Mediterranean Couscous

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup Israeli (large pearl) couscous
1 cup water
½ cup snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
¾ cup chopped red sweet pepper
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
¼ cup snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Prepare kabobs: Place chicken and sliced fennel in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl combine the white wine, lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade and set aside.
Pour the remaining marinade over chicken mixture. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 1/2 hours, turning bag once.
Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak eight 10- to 12-inch skewers in water 30 minutes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade and fennel. Thread chicken, accordion-style, onto skewers.
Grill chicken skewers, covered, over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Remove from grill and brush with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade.
Prepare couscous: In a small saucepan heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup Israeli (large pearl) couscous. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until light brown. Add 1 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, adding 1/2 cup snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) the last 5 minutes; cool. Transfer couscous to a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper, 1/2 cup each chopped cucumber and chopped red onion, 1/3 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup each thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and snipped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
Serve kabobs with couscous, lemon wedges and, if desired, reserved fennel leaves.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332	Calories
9g	Fat
28g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 32g	64%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Vitamin A 1502IU	30%
Vitamin C 57mg	63%
Folate 46mcg	12%
Sodium 360mg	16%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 60mg	14%
Potassium 793mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.