A mid-priced poultry that 24% lighter than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 61th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein4/5
Lightness3/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Beginner cooks✓ Poultry lovers
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✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein28% · 43g
Carbs38% · 57g
Fat34% · 23g
6g
Fiber
300mg
Sodium
6.9g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
61th pctl
More protein than 61% of 1,366 meals
Protein density
6.9g /100cal
Leaner than 90% of meals
vs Poultry average
24% lighter
This620
Avg816
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✓ Lower sodium
Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary✓ Under 650 Calories✓ High Protein✓ Sodium Smart✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Chopped Chicken Breast
Israeli Couscous
Lemon
Garlic
Broccoli
Chili Flakes
Parsley
Garlic Powder
Olive Oil
Black Pepper
Butter
Salt
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop parsley. Quarter lemon.
2
Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, ½ tsp chili flakes (¾ tsp for 4 servings) (use less if you prefer less heat), salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the minced garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.Stir in couscous, stock concentrate, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
4
While couscous cooks, rinse shrimp* under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and almost cooked through, 3-4 minutes.Add 2 TBSP water (3 TBSP for 4 servings); cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until water has evaporated, 1-2 minutes.Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), remaining minced garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are cooked through, 1-2 minutes more.Remove pan from heat. Add half the parsley and juice from half the lemon; toss to combine.
5
Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in remaining parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Divide couscous between bowls. Top with shrimp and broccoli. Spoon any remaining garlic butter from pan over shrimp. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop parsley. Quarter lemon.
2
Step 2
Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, ½ tsp chili flakes (¾ tsp for 4 servings) (use less if you prefer less heat), salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.
3
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the minced garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.Stir in couscous, stock concentrate, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
4
Step 4
While couscous cooks, rinse shrimp* under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and almost cooked through, 3-4 minutes.Add 2 TBSP water (3 TBSP for 4 servings); cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until water has evaporated, 1-2 minutes.Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), remaining minced garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are cooked through, 1-2 minutes more.Remove pan from heat. Add half the parsley and juice from half the lemon; toss to combine.
5
Step 5
Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in remaining parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Divide couscous between bowls. Top with shrimp and broccoli. Spoon any remaining garlic butter from pan over shrimp. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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