Juicy grilled chicken with zucchini and tomatoes, topped with a light spinach-arugula basil pesto, served over fluffy couscous for a delicious and healthy meal.
To make the pesto: In a food processor, pulse basil, spinach and arugula mix, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
Place couscous in a medium heat-proof bowl. Add boiling water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
Add 2 tablespoons of the pesto to the couscous. Toss to combine and set aside.
Pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts to make both sides level so they cook evenly.
Spritz chicken with olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Spritz zucchini and tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill zucchini in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until tender. Transfer to a baking sheet and cover to keep warm.
Add tomatoes to the grill and cook, turning, for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
Cook chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Slice the chicken.
Divide couscous among 4 plates, about 3/4 cup each.
Top couscous with grilled vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with the remaining pesto and serve.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.