Juicy, crispy, and packed with bold Calabrian heat, this dish is a game-changer for your next dinner 🔥 Who’s ready to dig in? 😋 Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons Mezzetta® Calabrian Pepper Sauce, plus more for serving 4 large garlic cloves ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 6 tablespoons Mezzetta® Saute Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup pearl couscous ½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered ¼ cup Mezzetta® Sliced Castelvetrano Olives 2 tablespoons Mezzetta® Sliced Greek Kalamata Olives 2 tablespoons Mezzetta® Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, plus whole leaves for serving Juice of 1 lemon Mezzetta® Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add the Calabrian pepper sauce, garlic, balsamic, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper to a blender and blend until combined. Place the chicken thighs into a ziptop bag and pour the marinade over top, tossing to combine. Marinade for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. 2. While the chicken marinates, make your couscous salad. Cook the couscous according to the package directions and allow to cool slightly before mixing in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, parsley, basil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. 3. Heat a skillet with the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until hot, and cook on medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side until lightly charred and fully cooked. Transfer to a cutting board and slice each chicken thigh. 4. Place a large spoonful of couscous into a serving bowl, add your sliced chicken thigh and garnish with additional Mezzetta® Calabrian Pepper Sauce, a generous drizzle of Mezzetta® Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, torn fresh basil leaves and extra lemon wedges if desired. 5. Enjoy!
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