Harissa Chicken Bowls – 35-Minute Recipe
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.
Recipe by John Gregory-Smith· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 3/10 lb chicken thigh fillets
- 3 garlic
- 0.5 lemon lemon
- 1 2/5 oz mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp rose harissa
- to taste salt
- 8 4/5 oz couscous
- 2 soft herbs
- 2 lemon lemon
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic
- 6 cucumber
- 2 tomato
- 1 red onion
- to taste pepper
- 0.5 cm water
Instructions
- 1Preheat a fan‑assisted oven to 392°F (390°F).
- 2In 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.
- 3Transfer the coated chicken to a non‑stick roasting tin, spreading it out in a single layer.
- 4Roast the chicken for 18–20 minutes, or until the pieces are cooked through, juicy, and lightly charred on the edges.
- 5While 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.
- 6Cover 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.
- 7In 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.
- 8Combine the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a mixing bowl; drizzle with a portion of the dressing and toss to coat the vegetables.
- 9Lightly drizzle a little of the remaining dressing over the fluffed couscous and fold gently to incorporate.
- 10To 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.
- 11Finally, place the roasted harissa chicken on top of each bowl, spooning any pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.
- 12Serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges or fresh herbs for garnish.
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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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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Harissa Chicken Bowls?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Harissa Chicken Bowls recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Harissa Chicken Bowls recipe come from?
- It was shared by John Gregory-Smith on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.