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High-Protein Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Couscous Bowl with Crispy Chickpeas
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Fitness Recipe Synopsis
Category
Healthy Meal
Cooking Appliance
Air fryer, Pan
Prep. Time
40 min
Calorie per 100g
135 kcal
Serves
2
Overview
This High-Protein Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Couscous Bowl with Crispy Chickpeas is a wholesome and energizing healthy meal designed to fuel your fitness lifestyle. Ready in just 40 minutes, it combines juicy pan-grilled chicken breast, golden air-fried sweet potatoes, fluffy couscous, roasted cherry tomatoes, and crunchy chickpeas, all brought together with a creamy touch of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of light feta. Using simple, clean ingredients and two easy cooking methods—the air fryer and grill pan—this dish delivers a perfect balance of lean protein, complex carbs, and fiber for lasting energy and recovery. It’s flavorful, nutrient-packed, and ideal for anyone looking for a satisfying meal that supports both health and performance.
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts per 100g
Instructions
Marinate & cook the chicken
In a bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and olive oil.
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes (no extra oil needed).
Grill the chicken for 5 minutes per side, then add 2 tablespoons of water, reduce the heat, and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked and juicy. Slice before serving.
Prepare the chickpeas
Season the chickpeas with paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Cook in an air fryer (or oven) at 180°C for 10 minutes until crispy and golden.
Roast the cherry tomatoes
Place halved cherry tomatoes in the air fryer at 170°C for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Roast the sweet potato
Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Roast in the air fryer at 180°C for 15–20 minutes (or in the oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes) until golden and tender.
Cook the couscous
In a pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
Add couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Assemble the plate
In a serving bowl, spread 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
Arrange the sliced chicken, roasted sweet potato, fluffy couscous, roasted cherry tomatoes, and crispy chickpeas on top.
Sprinkle with reduced-fat feta cheese if desired.
Tip: You can replace the chicken with any other protein source of your choice (beef, eggs, tofu, soy, fish, shrimp, etc.).
Storage Tips
Refrigerator:
Store the grilled chicken, roasted sweet potato, couscous, and chickpeas separately in airtight glass or BPA-free plastic containers.
They will keep fresh for up to 3–4 days in the fridge.
Keep cherry tomatoes and Greek yogurt in separate containers to maintain freshness.
Reheat chicken, couscous, and sweet potato in the microwave or on a stovetop pan until warm (about 2–3 minutes). Chickpeas are best reheated in the air fryer/oven for 3–4 minutes at 180°C to restore crispiness.
Freezer:
The grilled chicken, couscous, and roasted sweet potato can be frozen separately in freezer-safe airtight containers or resealable freezer bags for up to 2 months.
Chickpeas can also be frozen but will lose some crispiness—if you want to keep them crunchy, it’s better to air-fry a fresh batch before serving.
Avoid freezing the Greek yogurt and cherry tomatoes, as their texture will change after thawing.
To reheat frozen portions, thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm chicken, couscous, and sweet potato in the microwave, oven, or stovetop before serving.
