Garlicky Chicken & Basil Pesto Couscous
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Garlicky Chicken & Basil Pesto Couscous

Garlicky Chicken & Basil Pesto Couscous

with Roast Veggies & Flaked Almonds

Have you heard the expression “less is more”? Well, tonight is all about that with a couscous tossed with roasted veggies for a juicy pop of flavour and garlic herby chicken. Add fresh basil pesto and that’s all you’ll need to create this nourishing dish.

We’ve replaced the couscous in this recipe with pearl couscous due to local ingredient availability. It’ll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!

Tags:
Air Fryer Friendly
Over 30g protein
Climate Superstar
Allergens:
Almond
Gluten
Milk
Cashew
Pine Nut
Walnut

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total Time30 minutes
Cooking Time20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

Carrot

1

Courgette

½

Lemon

1 packet

Flaked Almonds

(Contains Almond; May be present Gluten, Peanut, Sesame, Milk, Soy. )

1 packet

Chicken Thigh

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

Pearl (Israeli) Couscous

(Contains Gluten; )

1 sachet

Chicken-Style Stock Powder

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )

1 packet

baby leaves

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2823 kJ
Calories675 kcal
Fat36.8 g
of which saturates6.9 g
Carbohydrate50.4 g
of which sugars8.7 g
Dietary Fibre7.3 g
Protein40.4 g
Sodium1190 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.

Utensils

Air Fryer
Baking Paper
Baking Tray
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1
1

• Boil the kettle. • Cut carrot and courgette into bite-sized chunks. • Set your air fryer to 200°C. Place veggies into the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket, then cook until tender, a further 5-10 minutes.

TIP: No air fryer? Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• Meanwhile, zest lemon to get a pinch, then slice into wedges. • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast flaked almonds, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. • In a medium bowl, combine chicken thigh and garlic & herb seasoning.

3
3

• Return pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook chicken thigh, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minutes.

TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.

4
4

• While the chicken is cooking, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Toast pearl couscous, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. • Half-fill saucepan with boiling water, then add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. • Drain and return to the pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken-style stock powder and basil pesto and stir through. Set aside.

5
5

• Add cooked veggies to the pearl couscous, along with baby leaves, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss to combine and season to taste.

6
6

• Slice chicken. • Divide garlicky chicken and basil pesto couscousbetween bowls. • Sprinkle over toasted almonds to serve. Enjoy!