Carb Smart Zesty Garlic Chicken
with Couscous and Tahini-Ranch Sauce- 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.
Ingredients
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)
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- 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.**
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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 Aug 2026- Flavour: The tahini-ranch sauce is a standout, with many reviewers calling it the highlight of the dish. The lemon and garlic combination brings bright, bold flavour throughout.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this recipe quick and straightforward, though some noted the multiple bowls and components added a bit of extra juggling.
- Suggestions: Cook the couscous in chicken broth instead of water for more depth of flavour; some reviewers also recommend adding hummus to the tahini-ranch sauce for extra richness. If the garlic flavour feels too strong, reduce the fresh garlic slightly or use three-quarters of the spice blend on the chicken. Pounding the chicken to an even thickness before cooking helps it cook more evenly and reduces the chance of dryness.
- Leftovers: The sauce reheats well, and at least one reviewer noted the dish made a satisfying next-day lunch.
