Harissa Chicken Bowls
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 17 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Spicy, smoky harissa‑marinated chicken thighs served over herb‑infused couscous with a bright lemon‑olive‑oil dressing and fresh cucumber‑tomato salad. A balanced, protein‑rich dinner that’s perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal‑prep.
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Method
Preheat a fan‑assisted oven to 400°F (390°F).
In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken strips, crushed garlic, ½ lemon’s juice, mayonnaise, rose harissa, and a generous pinch of salt; toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The harissa mixture coats the chicken evenly.
Transfer the coated chicken to a non‑stick roasting tin, spreading it out in a single layer.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is spread in a single layer in the tin.
Roast the chicken for 18–20 minutes, or until the pieces are cooked through, juicy, and lightly charred on the edges.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The edges are lightly charred and the chicken stays juicy.
While the chicken is roasting, place the couscous in a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper, then pour in warm water until the liquid level is about 0.5 cm above the couscous.
Cover the bowl tightly with cling film and let the couscous steam for 10 minutes; then fluff with a fork and stir in the finely chopped soft herbs.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The couscous is fluffy after steaming and herbs are evenly folded through.
In a separate small bowl whisk together the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, olive oil, Dijon mustard, the extra crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dressing looks blended and cohesive.
Combine the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a mixing bowl; drizzle with a portion of the dressing and toss to coat the vegetables.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The vegetables have a light, even dressing coating.
Lightly drizzle a little of the remaining dressing over the fluffed couscous and fold gently to incorporate.
To assemble, divide the herb‑infused couscous among four serving bowls, top each with the cucumber‑tomato salad, then drizzle a bit more dressing over the salad.
Finally, place the roasted harissa chicken on top of each bowl, spooning any pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The bowl includes the chicken and its pan juices over the assembled base.
Serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges or fresh herbs for garnish.
Tips while you cook
- Prep the couscous while chicken roasts
- Place the couscous in warm water and cover it as soon as the chicken is in the oven.
- Use the same dressing for salad and couscous
- Whisk the dressing once, then drizzle portions over the vegetables and the fluffed couscous as directed.
- Season the chicken before roasting
- Combine garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, harissa, and salt with the chicken strips, then spread in a single layer.
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