Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pesto Couscous

Name: Grilled Chicken and Veggie Pesto Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 Perdue Harvestland Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2 cups basil; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 red pepper, quartered and seeded; 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise; 1 white onion, sliced into rings; 1 cup dry Israeli couscous, cooked

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This summer dinner idea makes use of fresh basil and vegetables you may have growing in your garden. A homemade pesto, which flavors the vegetable and couscous mix, can also be drizzled atop grilled chicken and salad immediately before serving.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:20:16 GMT