Grilled Chicken and Spring Veggies with Romesco Couscous
Yield 4 servings
Relish in the spring season the way they Spanish do with this Catalonian-inspired dish! Romesco is a tomato-based sauce blended with toasted hazelnuts, garlic, and herbs that pairs particularly well with grilled food. We recommend early spring produce like spring onions and asparagus, but feel free to adapt with whatever's in season, from zucchini to bell peppers to leeks.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of pearl couscous, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 bunch of asparagus, tough, woody ends snapped off
- 3-4 spring onions, sliced in two lengthwise
- 1 lb. chicken breast or tenderloin, patted dry with a paper towel
- 2 Tablespoons dried BBQ rub*
- 3 Tablespoons of olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 jar Matiz romesco sauce
- 1 lemon, half of it juiced, half cut into 4 wedges
- 3-5 sprigs of fresh Basil, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
Generously season the chicken with BBQ rub and allow to rest outside of the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour. Toss the asparagus and spring onions with two Tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 minutes then flip. You should have a good char going on the grill-facing side. Add the asparagus and spring onions to the grill and reduce to medium heat. Allow to grill for an additional 8-10 minutes, flipping the veggies a few times. Once the chicken has reached an internal temp of 160° and veggies are nicely charred, remove from grill.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked couscous, romesco, remaining olive oil, and the lemon juice until couscous is well coated. Slice the chicken. Ladle one cup of romesco on each plate and evenly divide the chicken and veggies over the top. Garnish with the chopped fresh basil, and a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve.
Notes
*You can have the meat department staff season your chicken or purchase our house BBQ rub separately. Alternately, you may use your favorite chicken seasoning blend instead. Most flavors will go well with this recipe.
Recipe by Lakewinds Food Co-op at https://www.lakewinds.coop/recipes/all/grilled-chicken-and-spring-veggies-with-romesco-couscous/