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Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Chicken Thighs

Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Chicken Thighs

with Couscous and Tahini-Ranch Sauce
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Calories
650 kcal
Protein
36g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Crustaceans
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

280 g

Chicken Thighs

½ cup

Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 tbsp

Tahini Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Sesame May contain traces of: Egg, Mustard, Tree nuts, Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Wheat, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Milk)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Mustard, Egg May contain traces of: Egg, Mustard, Tree nuts, Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Fish, Wheat, Sulphites, Crustaceans, Milk)

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Lemon

7 g

Chives

1 tbsp

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Mustard, Tree nuts, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Milk, Peanuts, Triticale)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Pepper*

½ tsp

Sugar*

2 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories650 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate44 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol160 mg
Sodium810 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium800 mg
Calcium75 mg
Iron3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Zester
Large Bowl
Whisk
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook chicken
1
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook on one side until golden, 6-7 min. Flip, then cover and continue cooking until cooked through, 6-7 min.** (TIP: If chicken begins to burn, reduce heat to medium-low.)
Cook couscous
2
  • Meanwhile, add 2/3 cup (1 1/3 cups) water, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend to a medium pot. 
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat, then add couscous. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and let stand, 5 min.
Prep
3
  • Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Thinly slice chives.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Make sauces
4
  • Add mayo, half the tahini sauce (use all for 4 ppl), half the chives, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. (NOTE: This is your tahini-ranch sauce.)
  • Add 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. (NOTE: This is your lemon dressing.)
Finish couscous and make salad
5
  • Add lemon zest and remaining chives to the pot with couscous. 
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then fluff with a fork to combine.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes to the large bowl with lemon dressing, then toss to coat.
Finish and serve
6
  • Thinly slice chicken.
  • Divide couscous and salad between plates. Top with chicken.
  • Drizzle tahini-ranch sauce over top.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
7

If you've opted to get chicken thighs, cook them in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the chicken breasts.