{"id":13023,"date":"2022-10-10T10:46:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T10:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/uncategorized\/spicy-sesame-broccolini-2\/"},"modified":"2022-10-11T12:39:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T12:39:13","slug":"lemon-herb-couscous-with-chicken-and-dried-cherries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/recipe\/lemon-herb-couscous-with-chicken-and-dried-cherries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon-Herb Couscous with Chicken and Dried Cherries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p class=\"back-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/fall-2022\/food-fueling-your-inner-athlete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Back to Food Article<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SFS_lemon_herb_couscous_chicken_driedCherries_750-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13028 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SFS_lemon_herb_couscous_chicken_driedCherries_750-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SFS_lemon_herb_couscous_chicken_driedCherries_750-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/SFS_lemon_herb_couscous_chicken_driedCherries_750-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"recipe-card\"><\/p>\n<h3>Lemon-Herb Couscous with Chicken and Dried Cherries<\/h3>\n<p class=\"servings\">Makes 2 servings<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Workout<\/strong>\u20023 to 4 hours before<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post-Workout<\/strong>\u2002Within 2 hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workouts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Everyday<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Endurance:<\/em>\u2002Increase couscous and boiling water to 1 cup each.\n<em>Strength or Interval:<\/em>\u2002Increase chicken to 8 ounces.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 small shallot, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 garlic clove, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup boiling water<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup couscous<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon table salt, divided<\/li>\n<li>1 (6-ounce) boneless, \u00adskinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut\ninto \u00ad3\/4-inch pieces<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon pepper<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped dried tart cherries<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup chopped fresh dill, parsley, mint, and\/or tarragon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why This Recipe Works<\/p>\n<p>For an easy, flavor-studded couscous to satisfy the busy athlete, there\u2019s no need to settle for flimsy box instructions\u2014and forget that dusty spice packet. You\u2019ll toss this loaded, herbaceous couscous dish together in no time, and you won\u2019t need to reheat it when you take leftovers to the gym or work.<\/p>\n<p>Cutting chicken into small pieces and incorporating them into the dish gives it on-the-go capabilities\u2014no knife and folk needed. The combination of bright lemon juice, shallot, and garlic contrasted against recovery-promoting dried tart cherries and fresh herbs means you\u2019ll want to \u00addouble the recipe for easy meals all week long.<\/p>\n<p>For an accurate measurement of boiling water, bring a kettle of water to a boil and then measure out the desired amount. This recipe can easily be doubled using a 10- or 12\u2011inch skillet.<\/p>\n<p>Whisk 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic together in small bowl; set aside. Combine boiling water, couscous, and 1\/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork; set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Pat chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining 1\/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in 8- or 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer chicken to bowl with couscous. Add oil-shallot mixture, \u00adcherries, and dill and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and \u00adpepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature. Meal Prep<\/p>\n<p>Couscous with chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p class=\"author-credit\">Recipes and photos used with permission from <em>The Everyday Athlete Cookbook, 165 Recipes to Boost Energy, Performance, and Recovery, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americastestkitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">America&#8217;s Test Kitchen<\/a>. Photo: Daniel J. 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