🍇🥗 Bright, flavorful, and full of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, this Chicken & Fig Couscous Salad is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender lemon-oregano grilled chicken pairs beautifully with pearl couscous, sweet roasted figs, fresh arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds. Topped with a honey-balsamic yogurt drizzle, this salad is equal parts hearty, fresh, and indulgent. 🌿✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Lemon Oregano Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
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🥗 Couscous Salad Base
• 1 cup cooked pearl couscous
• 6–8 fresh figs, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
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🥣 Honey-Balsamic Yogurt Drizzle
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey 🍯
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin if needed)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a small bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Coat chicken and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest before slicing into strips.
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2. Roast the Figs
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss fig halves with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
• Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 10–12 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized.
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3. Cook the Couscous
• Prepare pearl couscous according to package instructions.
• Drain and let cool slightly.
• Toss couscous with arugula, roasted figs, goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
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4. Make the Honey-Balsamic Drizzle
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Salad
• Add the sliced chicken to the couscous mixture.
• Drizzle with honey-balsamic yogurt sauce.
• Toss gently to combine or serve with sauce on the side.
• Garnish with extra goat cheese, almonds, or a drizzle of balsamic reduction for added flavor.
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✨ Light yet hearty, this salad is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy.
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