Serves: 4 people
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Italian Couscous-

• 1 packet of Basque with Love Italian Couscous from Healthshop
• Water (according to packet instructions)

Roasted vegetables

• 1 small sweet potato (peeled and cut into 2-3cm cubes)
• 2 carrots (cut into large pieces)
• 1 red capsicum (cut into large pieces)
• 2 medium zucchinis (cut into thick slices)
• 1 bunch asparagus (cut into 3 pieces)
• 1 bunch broccolini
• 1 red onion (cut into wedges)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic (cut into slithers)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Lemon oregano chicken

• 600g chicken thigh fillets (trimmed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Quick honey, lemon & garlic dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 small garlic clove (very finely chopped or crushed)
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Prepare the couscous

1. Prepare the From Basque with Love Italian Couscous according to the packet instructions.
2. The couscous is ready in approximately 5 minutes.
3. Fluff gently with a fork and set aside.

Prepare the vegetables

1. Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced.
2. Place the sweet potato, carrots, capsicum, zucchini, asparagus, broccolini and red onion onto a large baking tray.
3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
4. Roast for approximately 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until the vegetables are tender and beautifully golden around the edges.

Cook the chicken

1. While the vegetables are roasting, place the chicken into a bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
2. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for approximately 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes.
3. Chop the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.

Make the dressing

1. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt and pepper to a small jar or bowl.
2. Whisk or shake until well combined. Taste and adjust the lemon, honey, salt or pepper to your liking.

Bring everything togethe-

1. Place the prepared Italian couscous into a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables and chopped chicken. Gently toss everything together.
2. Drizzle over the Honey, Lemon & Garlic Dressing and gently toss again to coat.

Enjoy warm or at room temperature.