Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken Bites with Soft Couscous
Small, tender chicken bites in a light lemon-herb yogurt sauce over very soft couscous make this dinner easy to eat when your appetite is low. It’s high in protein, gentle on the stomach, and designed for GLP-1 users who do better with mild flavors, small portions, and nutrient-dense bites.
Ingredients
- 220 g skinless chicken breast — cut into small 1 cm cubes
- 120 g low fat greek yogurt — plain
- 80 g dry couscous — uncooked
- 220 ml low sodium chicken stock — warm
- 40 g lemon — zested and juiced
- 10 g fresh parsley — finely chopped
- 10 g olive oil — for pan
- 2 g fine sea salt — or to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the greek yogurt with half of the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon (about 15 ml) of lemon juice, half of the chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt; set aside at room temperature so it stays gentle on the stomach.
- Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl, add 1 g salt, then pour the warm chicken stock over it, cover with a plate, and let sit for 7–8 minutes until very soft; fluff with a fork, adding a splash of extra hot water if you prefer it softer and easier to eat.
- While the couscous steeps, heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the cubed chicken in a single layer, and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through but still tender; avoid browning heavily to keep flavors and smells mild.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the yogurt-lemon mixture to the pan with the chicken, stirring gently for 1–2 minutes just until warm and creamy but not boiling, then remove from heat and taste, adding a little more lemon juice or salt only if you feel up to stronger flavor.
- Divide the soft couscous between two small bowls, spoon the creamy lemon herb chicken over the top, and finish with the remaining parsley and lemon zest for a light aroma rather than a strong smell.
Tips for GLP-1 users
If your appetite is very low, start with half a portion in a small bowl; the high protein from chicken and greek yogurt means even a few bites support muscle while keeping the flavors mild for GLP-1 users.
Eat this meal warm, not hot, as very hot food can feel more intense in smell and taste and may reduce appetite further.
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