Lemon-Olive Grilled Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Lemon-Olive Grilled Chicken
20 min.
4
410kcal

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Looking to elevate your next meal with a burst of flavor and freshness? Our Lemon-Olive Grilled Chicken is not only a delight for your taste buds but also a wholesome choice for a dairy-free diet. This recipe brings together the vibrant tang of lemon and the rich, briny goodness of kalamata and pimiento-stuffed olives, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a sun-drenched Mediterranean escape.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this dish can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner parties. The tender, grilled chicken breast, infused with honey mustard and lemon zest, serves as the perfect canvas for the colorful olive-couscous mixture that accompanies it. Not only will you enjoy the delicious taste, but at only 410 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt.

The inclusion of whole-wheat couscous adds a hearty texture, while the vibrant herbs and olives bring both nutrition and a pop of color to your plate. Pair your meal with a glass of Chianti, a robust Italian wine that complements the olives beautifully, making for an unforgettable dining experience. Gather around the table, and enjoy a dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons dijon honey mustard 
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest divided grated
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup pimiento stuffed olives sliced
  • 16 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • cup couscous whole-wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Prepare grill.
  2. Coat grill with cooking spray.
  3. Place chicken on grill. Cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Combine 1 teaspoon lemon rind with mustard; brush over chicken.
  5. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the couscous.
  6. Remove from heat; cover, let stand 5 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, combine remaining lemon rind, olives, and remaining ingredients. Stir couscous into olive mixture. Spoon onto 4 plates; top with chicken.
  8. Wine note: With its rustic spiciness and zingy acidity, no other grape goes better with olives than sangiovese, the grape in Italian Chianti. So look for a good Chianti such as Da Vinci (around $16).

Nutrition Facts

Calories410kcal
Protein31.31%
Fat18.58%
Carbs50.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
14.069130374038%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:410.02kcal
20.5%
Fat:8.74g
13.45%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.91%
Carbohydrates:53.04g
17.68%
Net Carbohydrates:47.16g
17.15%
Sugar:2.9g
3.23%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:838.3mg
36.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.15g
66.3%
Vitamin B3:12.44mg
62.19%
Selenium:38.64µg
55.2%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.67%
Phosphorus:250.87mg
25.09%
Fiber:5.88g
23.53%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.5%
Iron:2.57mg
14.3%
Potassium:466.12mg
13.32%
Magnesium:33.52mg
8.38%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.09%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.75%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.09%
Vitamin K:6.02µg
5.73%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.66%
Vitamin C:3.96mg
4.8%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.65%
Calcium:42.69mg
4.27%
Copper:0.08mg
3.83%
Vitamin A:154.37IU
3.09%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.79%
Folate:7.58µg
1.9%
Source:My Recipes