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spicy harissa chicken

Spicy Harissa Chicken

5 from 1 vote
615 Calories | 58g Protein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup harissa sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup dry jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest optional
  • ¼ tsp salt optional

For the Veggies:

  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Extra Toppings:

  • 4 oz Crumbled feta cheese
  • Extra harissa sauce for drizzling
  • 2 lemons cut into wedges

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine harissa sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss until well-coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight if possible).
    2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ cup harissa sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tbsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper

Cook the Rice:

  • Rinse rice and cook according to package or rice cooker instructions. When done, season with salt and lemon zest. Set aside.
    1 cup dry jasmine rice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, ¼ tsp salt

Roast the Veggies:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
    1 zucchini, 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper

Cook the Chicken:

  • Oven Method: Place marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through and lightly caramelized.
  • Skillet Method: Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Assemble Bowls:

  • Divide rice, roasted veggies, and sliced chicken between containers. Drizzle with extra harissa sauce if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges & feta.
    4 oz Crumbled feta cheese, Extra harissa sauce, 2 lemons

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 58gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 2072mgPotassium: 1384mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1903IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 3mg