Barbecue Chicken Couscous Salad

Salads

13 Oct

When it comes to simple, stress-free weeknight meals, this Barbecue Chicken Couscous Salad is one of my favourites. I love a good two-for-one dinner - something I can enjoy for dinner one night and then pack up for lunch the next day. No extra prep. No stress. Just delicious food that feels fresh and light.

With tender barbecued chicken, a fluffy couscous base, crunchy fresh veggies and a zesty lemon dressing, it’s a total crowd-pleaser that works for weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches or sharing at your next summer barbecue.

This couscous salad is fresh, vibrant and incredibly simple to make. It’s one of those dishes that looks impressive on the table, but takes minimal effort behind the scenes (which is exactly my kind of cooking!).

Yield: 8

Author: Ange Zahn

Chicken Couscous Salad

An easy, fresh and zesty Barbecue Chicken Couscous Salad that’s perfect for summer dinners, BBQs or meal prep lunches. Made with fluffy couscous, juicy chicken and crunchy veggies. It’s a quick, delicious two-for-one meal!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 20 Min

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Ingredients

1 pack Coles Boneless Whole Chicken with Greek Inspired Marinade
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock (boiling hot)
40g butter
1 tsp garlic powder
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 packet Qukes (baby cucumbers) or 1 Lebanese cucumber (peeled)
1 avocado
1 capsicum
2 tomatoes
Feta or herb & garlic cream cheese (or goat’s cheese)
Tzatziki, to serve
Optional: olives

Instructions

Cook the chicken according to packet instructions. It can be grilled on the barbecue, baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer. Once cooked, set aside to rest.
Prepare the couscous: In a large bowl, add boiling chicken stock, butter, garlic powder, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir gently, then pour in the couscous. Stir to combine, cover with glad wrap and set aside for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Prep the salad: Chop the cucumbers, avocado, capsicum and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to the couscous and gently toss to combine.
Add the cheese: Crumble feta over the top and gently fold through.

To Serve:

If serving separately, slice the chicken and arrange it on a platter.
If adding to the salad, roughly chop the chicken and toss through the couscous mixture.
Top with extra herbs (parsley, mint) if you like and a generous dollop of tzatziki.

Notes

Top Tips

Short on time? Use pre-cooked chicken or leftover roast chicken.
Add crunch: Sprinkle toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds on top.
Make it vegetarian: Swap the chicken for roasted chickpeas or grilled haloumi.
Meal prep: Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Add avocado fresh on the day to avoid browning.
Flavour boost: Add fresh mint or parsley for extra freshness.
Bulk it up: Add shredded baby spinach or rocket leaves

Nutrition Facts

Calories

282

Fat

10 g

Sat. Fat

4 g

Carbs

41 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

36 g

Sugar

3 g

Protein

8 g

Sodium

185 mg

Cholesterol

13 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.