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Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Chicken

Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Chicken

with Couscous and Tahini-Ranch Sauce
4.5(5.1K)Review Summary
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Calories
: 
690 kcal
Protein
: 
47g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts

Equal parts savoury and zesty, this macro-conscious dinner is sure to wow you. Garlicky and juicy chicken breasts paired with a tangy DIY tahini-ranch sauce make this bowl irresistibly good. Carb Smart (50 g carbohydrates or less) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount. Ingredients: Chicken breast • Roma tomatoes • Moroccan couscous (durum wheat semolina) (wheat) • Lemon • Spinach • Mayonnaise (canola and/or soy oil, liquid whole egg, frozen egg yolk, water, salt, sugar, vinegar, concentrated lemon juice, spice extract, mustard, lactic acid, calcium disodium EDTA) (mustard, egg) • Tahini sauce (water, tahini (sesame), modified corn starch, sugar, vinegar, salt, concentrated lemon juice, vegetable oil, garlic, canola oil, spices, natural flavour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, citric acid, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, calcium disodium EDTA) (soy, sesame) • Chives • Zesty garlic blend (granulated garlic, cornmeal, salt, dehydrated red bell pepper flakes, spices, sugar, herbs, canola oil, silicon dioxide, citric acid) (sulphites) • Garlic.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

½ cup

Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 tbsp

Tahini Sauce

(Contains: Sesame, Soy May be present: Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard May be present: Crustaceans, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Lemon

7 g

Chives

7 g

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Pepper*

½ tsp

Sugar*

2 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

Calories690 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate43 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol150 mg
Sodium710 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium1050 mg
Calcium75 mg
Iron2.5 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

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Cook chicken
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium.
  • While the pan heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook for 6-8 min on one side, until browned. Flip chicken, then cover and continue cooking for another 6-8 min, until cooked through.**
Cook couscous
2
  • Meanwhile, to a medium pot, 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. 
  • 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
  • To a small bowl, add mayo, half the tahini sauce (use all for 4 servings), half the chives, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. (NOTE: This is your tahini-ranch sauce.)
  • To a large bowl, add 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Set aside. (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.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the zesty, garlicky chicken and tangy tahini-ranch sauce; some found the lemon flavor too strong.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with clear instructions; chicken cooking time may need adjustment.
  • Suggestions: Consider using chicken broth instead of water for more flavorful couscous; add extra veggies to the salad.
  • Leftovers: Reheats well; some found there was too much couscous for two servings.
  • Sauce: Delicious tahini-ranch sauce, but several wished for a larger quantity.
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