This is one of those dinners that looks like you tried but secretly came together in under 20 minutes. We’re talking juicy balsamic-glazed chicken thighs, organic cherry tomatoes that get all blistered and sweet, and fluffy couscous (or quinoa) cooked in bone broth for extra flavor and protein. Throw some arugula and crunchy cucumber on the plate and call it a night.
I make this when I’m low on time but still want something cozy and nourishing—and it’s so good leftover, too. Would totally work for meal prep.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 4 pasture-raised boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ pint organic cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup bone broth (for cooking couscous + deglazing the pan — I use this one I love)
- ½ cup organic dry couscous — or 1 bag frozen couscous + veggies, or ½ cup dry quick-cook quinoa
- 2 big handfuls arugula
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- Salt + pepper
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
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🧑🍳 How to Make It:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt + pepper, and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden.
- Flip the chicken, then deglaze the pan with about ¼ cup bone broth and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
- Add the tomatoes and pop the skillet into the oven for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tomatoes are bursting.
- While that’s cooking, prepare your grain:
- For ½ cup dry couscous, bring ¾–1 cup bone broth to a boil, stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff.
- For frozen couscous or quinoa, either microwave or heat on the stovetop, then stir in a splash of bone broth for flavor.
- Assemble! Spoon couscous onto plates, top with chicken + tomatoes, and add a handful of arugula and sliced cucumber on the side. Optional: drizzle balsamic glaze on top for a little extra magic.
🥗 Macros per serving (approx):
- Calories: 440
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
🫶 Why I love this one:
It’s fast, nourishing, and doesn’t require a full sink of dishes. The tomatoes get all sweet and caramelized, the chicken stays juicy, and it tastes like something you’d get at a cute little cafe. Plus it reheats well, so it’s great for leftovers or lunch the next day.
Let me know if you try it—tag me on IG @kee_to_wellness so I can see your plate!
