Chicken with Cous Cous Patties

Ingredients

chicken

  • 4 large boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1½ tsp. lemon peel
  • 2 tsp. fresh oregano
  • 4 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. Pepper
  • 6 slice lemon

couscous

  • 1¼ c. chicken broth
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 c. couscous
  • ⅓ c. grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp. bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. chopped oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. Pepper
  • 2 tbsp. bread crumbs

Directions

Toss chicken thighs on sheet pan with lemon peel, 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and 6 lemon slices.

Bake in 425 degree F oven 18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees F).

Heat chicken broth and green onions in 1-quart pan, to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon chopped oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Shape into 8 patties; coat with remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.

Cook in 2 teaspoons olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet on medium, 4 minutes per side. Serve with chicken.