Lunch recipe

Herby Chicken Pesto Couscous Boxes with Lemon

Name: Herby Chicken Pesto Couscous Boxes with Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 180g couscous; 300g chicken breast; 95g pesto; 1 lemon; 1 bunch fresh herbs; 1 tbsp olive oil

Packable chicken pesto couscous boxes with lemon, herbs, and vegetables for a sturdy make-ahead lunch.

Plan with this recipe Start cooking Ingredients

25 min540 kcal2 base servingsPackableSatisfyingColourful

ContainsGluten

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Recipe and nutrition estimates

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Focus ingredients: chicken breast, pesto

Dietary fit: Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Let the couscous cool before closing the boxes so it stays fluffy rather than steaming itself soft.

Chicken Pesto Couscous Boxes plated and ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Estimated nutrition per serving

540 kcalEstimated 1 of 5 a day

Typical values	per serving
Energy	540 kcal
Protein	24.3g
Carbohydrate	60.8g
of which sugars	10.9g
Fat	19.2g
of which saturates	5.4g
Fibre	6g
Salt	1g

Ingredients

What you need

180g couscous
300g chicken breast
95g pesto
1 lemon
1 bunch fresh herbs
1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

bowl, knife

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Soak the couscous
Boil water in a kettle or saucepan. Put 180g couscous in a heatproof bowl with a pinch of salt. Pour over enough boiling water to just cover it, cover the bowl, and leave for 5 minutes.
5 min
Step 2
Prep the vegetables
Prepare the vegetables.
Step 3
Prepare the protein
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, then fry in a teaspoon of olive oil for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through with no pink in the centre. Cool for 2 minutes before folding through.
8 min
Step 4
Mix the dressing
Stir pesto and lemon with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a little black pepper, and a pinch of salt only if needed.
Step 5
Fluff and fold
Fluff the couscous with a fork for 30 seconds, then fold through the dressing, chicken breast, and the vegetables.
1 min
Step 6
Finish the boxes
Scatter over any fresh herbs and squeeze over lemon. Taste for brightness, then portion into boxes and cool before chilling if packing ahead.

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Lunch recipe

Herby Chicken Pesto Couscous Boxes with Lemon

Packable chicken pesto couscous boxes with lemon, herbs, and vegetables for a sturdy make-ahead lunch.

Plan with this recipe Start cooking Ingredients

25 min540 kcal2 base servingsPackableSatisfyingColourful

ContainsGluten

Allergy and dietary checks

Recipe and nutrition estimates

Recipe times, servings, calories and nutrition notes are estimates for planning. They are not medical or dietary advice. Check food is cooked safely and adjust recipes for your household's needs.

Focus ingredients: chicken breast, pesto

Dietary fit: Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Let the couscous cool before closing the boxes so it stays fluffy rather than steaming itself soft.

Image: Shop Sorted generated asset

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition per serving

540 kcalEstimated 1 of 5 a day

Typical values	per serving
Energy	540 kcal
Protein	24.3g
Carbohydrate	60.8g
of which sugars	10.9g
Fat	19.2g
of which saturates	5.4g
Fibre	6g
Salt	1g

Ingredients

What you need

180g couscous
300g chicken breast
95g pesto
1 lemon
1 bunch fresh herbs
1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

bowl, knife

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Soak the couscous
Boil water in a kettle or saucepan. Put 180g couscous in a heatproof bowl with a pinch of salt. Pour over enough boiling water to just cover it, cover the bowl, and leave for 5 minutes.
5 min
Step 2
Prep the vegetables
Prepare the vegetables.
Step 3
Prepare the protein
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, then fry in a teaspoon of olive oil for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through with no pink in the centre. Cool for 2 minutes before folding through.
8 min
Step 4
Mix the dressing
Stir pesto and lemon with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a little black pepper, and a pinch of salt only if needed.
Step 5
Fluff and fold
Fluff the couscous with a fork for 30 seconds, then fold through the dressing, chicken breast, and the vegetables.
1 min
Step 6
Finish the boxes
Scatter over any fresh herbs and squeeze over lemon. Taste for brightness, then portion into boxes and cool before chilling if packing ahead.

Herby Chicken Pesto Couscous Boxes with Lemon

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Soak the couscous

Prep the vegetables

Prepare the protein

Mix the dressing

Fluff and fold

Finish the boxes

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Herby Chicken Pesto Couscous Boxes with Lemon

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Soak the couscous

Prep the vegetables

Prepare the protein

Mix the dressing

Fluff and fold

Finish the boxes

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Herby Halloumi Pesto Couscous Boxes with Lemon

Loaded Chicken Caesar Couscous Boxes with Lemon

Loaded Roast Chicken Couscous Boxes with Lemon