This salad is perfect for Spring and Summer! For the dried Israeli couscous, I get the pearled variety of Amazon but most grocery stores carry it. I would not substitute regular couscous here – use farro or barley instead.
Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Herby Couscous Salad
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings: 2
Turmeric Chicken
- 1 chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2-3 skewers
Herby Couscous Salad
- 1 cup dried Israeli couscous (pearled variety, I get mine on Amazon but most grocery stores carry. I would not substitute regular couscous here - use farro or barley instead)
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 3/4 cup finely chopped herbs (any type! mix and match - I love dill, parsley, cilantro in this salad)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges, for serving
To make the chicken, take the chopped pieces of chicken breast and put on the skewers. Place the chicken on a plate.
Pour the veggie oil, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the skewers. Turn the skewers around on the plate to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes or up to 3 hours.
While the chicken is marinating, make the salad. Cook the couscous according to package directions. While cooking, mix the cucumber, tomato, chopped herbs, and feta in a large bowl. Once the couscous is finished cooking, stir in 1 cup of arugula to wilt.
Once cooled down (room temperature), add the farro and arugula to the large bowl with the other ingredients.
Make the dressing by whisking olive oil, Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Pour over the salad and mix to combine. I always keep some extra dressing in the bowl because the couscous seems to absorb the dressing quickly and it's nice to have extra later!
Heat your grill or heat a pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers until done, about 15 minutes.
Serve the chicken with the salad and a squeeze of lemon on top! Enjoy.
