⏱ 30 min totalMoroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous
Per 1 serving · 542 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein36g35% of calories
- Carbs55g54% of calories
- Fat5.1g11% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous (542 g) has 405 calories, with 36 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 5.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories). It is high in protein (72% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin C (42% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein72%
- Dietary fiber34%
- Vitamin C42%
- Vitamin K26%
- Thiamine63%
- Riboflavin (B2)42%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A11%
- Vitamin E14%
- Calcium13%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Couscous
³⁄₁₆ tsp Lemon zest
³⁄₁₆ lemon yields Lemon juice- 🥄¼ cup Water
³⁄₁₆ tsp Olive oil
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Honey
4 oz Chicken breast
³⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon
³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed
⅓ cup Tomatoes
⅛ cup Chicken stock
2 cup, pieces Green beans
Directions
- 1
Combine couscous, half the lemon zest, and half the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Pour boiling water over the mixture, cover with cling film, and set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Season chicken with honey and fry over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- 3
Add cinnamon, cumin, tomatoes, chicken stock, green beans, and the remaining lemon zest and juice to the pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until beans are tender.
- 4
Fluff couscous with a fork and serve alongside the chicken.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (542 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 95 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 38 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 32 μg | 26% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 63% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 42% |
| Niacin | 15 mg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 104% |
| Folate (B9) | 94 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 55% |
| Choline | 132 mg | 24% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 127 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1,075 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 112 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 415 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 51% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 138 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 958 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 42 μg | — |
| Fructose | 5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,030 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 405 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 77minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 49minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 57minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous?
One serving of Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous (1 serving) has 405 calories, which works out to 75 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous high in protein?
Yes. It has 36 g of protein per serving, and 35% of its calories come from protein (8.9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous?
199 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Moroccan Chicken with Lemon Couscous?
12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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