Giant Couscous Grain Bowl

One pan, one bowl and a dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes.

5–15 minPanBowlEnergy required: A little.

This is one of those meals that feels like something you'd order at a café.

Warm giant couscous, crispy-edged FROZN and crunchy fresh vegetables all tossed together into one bowl. It's fresh, filling and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 FROZN chicken patties
  • Giant couscous
  • Peppers
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Olive oil

Optional

  • Red onion
  • Mixed leaves
  • Fresh herbs
  • Kalamata olives

Method

  1. 1
    Cook the giant couscous according to the packet instructions.
  2. 2
    Heat FROZN in a hot pan until golden and crispy on both sides, then slice into thick strips.
  3. 3
    Chop the veggies
  4. 4
    Add the cooked couscous to your bowl, followed by the fresh vegetables.
  5. 5
    Add FROZN and finish with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and any optional extras.

Why this works

The giant couscous adds a lovely chewy texture that makes the bowl feel much more satisfying than rice or pasta, while the fresh vegetables keep everything light and crunchy.

The crispy-edged FROZN ties it all together and turns a simple grain bowl into a proper meal.

Why you’ll make this again

  • Ready in around 15 minutes
  • Great for lunch or dinner
  • Crispy chicken with fresh, crunchy vegetables
  • Easy to customise with whatever's in your fridge
  • Proof that convenience doesn't have to mean compromise

Used in this recipe

FROZN — Real Frozen Chicken

Fully cooked British chicken, ready from frozen in around three minutes. The bit of the meal that's already done.

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Founder tip

Giant couscous is one of my favourite cupboard staples because it makes a bowl feel a bit more special than regular couscous. I nearly always pan-fry the FROZN for this recipe—the crispy edges are worth the extra couple of minutes, especially against the soft grains and crunchy vegetables.